The Nigerian military on Monday, February 16, 2015 announced their recovery on the town of Monguno and some surrounding communities in Borno State after about two days of fighting.
The insurgents had taken over the town about two weeks ago which brought them close to the Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, before Nigerian troops repelled their advance towards Maiduguri.
Announcing the victory via its official Twitter hand, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters tweeted:
FLASH: Military Operations to Clear Terrorists From #MONGUNO and Other Communities Successful
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) February 16, 2015
Troops in an operation led by highly coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno & environs. /1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) February 16, 2015
A number of terrorists as well as truck loads of food & logistics meant for terrorists operating around Baga have been captured./2
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) February 16, 2015
Casualty inflicted & arms recovered as well as other outcome of the operation in Munguno, Marte & other communities already secured. /3
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) February 16, 2015
The air & land operation is continuing with aggressive advance towards other designated communities & locations meant to be cleared./4
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) February 16, 2015
Defence Spokesman, Major-General Chris Olukolade, also said in a statement: “troops in a military operation spearheaded by highly coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno and environs this morning.
“Casualty inflicted and arms recovered as well as other outcome of the operation in Munguno, Marte and other communities already secured, will be determined after the ongoing cordon and search in the environs,” he said.
