Troops Recover Marte, Kill Scores Of Terrorists – Army

• The terrorists had hoisted their flag in parts of Marte last week after repeated attacks on the community.

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had recovered New Marte in Borno State from the grip of Boko Haram terrorists.

The Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, had on Sunday given the troops a 48-hour ultimatum to recover the town.

Read also: Insurgency: Army Chief Gives Troops 48-Hour Ultimatum To Clear Marte

“The troops backed by air cover from the Nigerian Air force , successfully charged through Marte town, destroying several Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) and landmines laced across their routes and killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and successfully recovered the town,” a statement signed by army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, said.

“The gallant troops are currently in total control of the general area. Details soon.”

Eko Hot Blog reported on Sunday that the Chief of Army Staff, while visiting Dikwa local government in Borno, gave the troops on the ground a 48-hour marching order for the clearance of Marte and three other communities in Borno state.

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