Senator Iroegbu Nigerian Troops have cleared members of Boko Haram splinter faction and self-proclaimed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) from five communities in Marte Local Government Area of Borno state. It will be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Attahiru, on Sunday, had issued a 48-hour ultimatum
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Nigerian Troops Recover Marte, Scores of Terrorists Killed
•Many IEDs Destroyed •Terrorists’ infiltration of civilian population hampers air bombardment Senator Iroegbu The Nigerian rroops have successfully charged through Marte, killing scores of ISWAP/ Boko Haram Terrorists who laid siege in that area for some days. A Military Officer told PRNigeria that the troops successfully and safely detonated series of IEDS laced
Nigerian Troops in Bloody Battle with ISWAP Rescue Civilians, IDPs in Marte
•Soldiers, terrorists feared dead Senator Iroegbu A bloody gun duel between troops of the Nigerian military and fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), in Marte town in Borno State has recorded casualties on both sides. However, it could not ascertain the actual number of casualties recorded by both