Nigerian troops on Tuesday flushed members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram, out of Marte, in Borno State, leaving many of them dead.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday according to the Director of Army Public Relations, Mohammed Yerima, in a statement.
The exercise came less than 48 hours after a directive was issued to that effect by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru
The statement titled, “Troops recovered Marte killing scores of Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State in West African Province terrorists”, reads:
“Troops of Nigerian Army troops this afternoon, around 3 pm, recovered New Marte and adjoining communities from the devilish Boko Haram terrorists.
“This is coming less than the 48 hours directive earlier given to the troops to recover the town by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru.
“The troops backed by air cover from the Nigerian Air force, successfully charged through Marte town, destroying several Improvised Explosive Device and landmines laced across their routes and killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and successfully recovered the town.
“The gallant troops are currently in total control of the general area.”
