The strategic town of Gamboru Ngala has been retaken from militants by Nigerian troops. The important town which borders Cameroon and Niger fell after fierce fighting.
According to Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman confirmed the routing of the Boko Haram terrorists from the town.
“The Nigerian Army has retaken the economic and strategic town of Gamboru Ngala, Borno State, from the Boko Haram terrorists group today (yesterday). The triumphant troops are now busy with clearing and mopping up patrols.”
In another development, Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has assured of the imminent defeat of Boko Haram, despite random attacks by the militant group.
He gave the assurance while receiving Major General Juarez Alvez Pereira Jr., Brazil's Deputy Chief of Army Staff for International and Special Affairs
Buratai requested support from Brazil in training Nigerian troops especially in jungle warfare.
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