After 48 hours deadline handed down by the Chief of Army Staff Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Nigerian troops have successfully reclaimed Marte in Borno state from ISWAP/ Boko haram terrorists, killing scores of militants in the process.
A source from the Military camp told PRNigeria, that the troops successfully and safely detonated series of IEDS laced along the routes and finally dominated the general area.
He joyfully stated, “Now Marte effectively in our hands since 3pm. Our will and determination are unshaken. We are ever determined not to let our service chiefs and the nation down.”