Members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, operating in Monguno, Marte and other adjoining communities in Borno State have been chased out by the military.
This, according to a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, was with heavy casualties on the side of the terrorists.
The operation was completed on Monday morning, a statement by Olukolade said.
He said: “A number of terrorists as well as truck loads of rice, beans and other logistics meant for resupply to the terrorists operating around Baga have been captured in the course of the operation.
“Casualty inflicted and arms recovered as well as other outcome of the operation in Munguno, Marte and other communities already secured will be determined after the ongoing cordon and search in the environs.
“The air and land operation is continuing with aggressive advance towards other designated communities and locations meant to be cleared in the ongoing offensive against the terrorists.”
Olukolade promised to provide more details later.