The Nigerian military has recaptured the symbolic Chibok town, Borno State after it was briefly overrun by the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday. The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Olajide Laleye confirmed this through a brief text message. Laleye said that the military took back the town on Saturday night after a combined aerial and ground assault. Even though he did not give much detail, the Army spokesman said that the town is well secured and the troops are currently conducting mop up operations. Troops recaptured Chibok 1830hrs last night (Saturday) and mopping up operation is ongoing. The town is now secured, he said He assured to provide further details later. This was also confirmed by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) @DefenceInfoNG: #CHIBOK: Terrorists who attacked Chibok town early yesterday have been effectively flushed out. Subsequent mopping up is still ongoing. Troops continue pursuit of fleeing terrorists and arrest of the wounded. Normalcy is restored. #CHIBOK is Secured. Further Updates Later
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:16:25 +0000
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