Nigerian troops have dislodged Boko Haram from their much touted spiritual power base, Alagarno forest.
Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj Gen Lucky Irabor disclosed in his maiden media briefing since assuming office.
“On March 18, at about 0900 hrs, troops of 3 and 7 Divisions commenced advance to capture Alagarno, with a preparatory air bombardment by Nigeria Air Force (NAF), advance was halted severally due to planted Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) along the routes leading to Alagarno.
“During the operations, troops cleared Yajiwa, Joba, Mosa and other villages. Our gallant troops finally entered Alagarno on March 28, during which several Boko Haram terrorists were killed along the route.
“This operation demystified the Boko Haram terrorist spiritual power base in Alagarno.
“Throughout the operation, the NAF monitored the operation, consistently resupplied the advancing troops as well as assisted in evacuating soldiers that were wounded in action,” he said.
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