The Army yesterday confirmed the recapture of Gamboru Ngala, Borno State, by troops of the Army 7 Division.
A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said troops had begun clearing and mopping up patrol, following the recapture of the town previously held by the insurgents.
“The Nigerian Army has retaken the economic and strategic town of Gamboru Ngala, Borno State, from the Boko Haram terrorists group.
“The triumphant troops are now busy with clearing and mopping up patrols,” the statement said.
“Col. Usman said details of the feat would soon be made public as troops involved in the operations were in high spirits,” the statement said.
NAN recalls that troops of Army 7 Division strike group on August 23 advanced to recapture the town, having liberated Dikwa from the insurgents.
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