Nigerian troops on Thursday captured the economic important and strategic town of Banki in Borno State.
The town is noted for fishing.
The major economic and trading activities among Nigeria, Cameroon and Central African countries take place in the town.
A statement on Thursday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, said the gallant troops have completed exploiting through the town and terrorists’ famous Boko Haram Islamiyah, an Islamic school, building.
In addition, the soldiers have destroyed seven Boko Haram camps and successfully detonated seven Improvised Explosive Devices.
The troops have also succeeded in discovering and detonating 13 IEDs between Darel Jamal and Banki.
During the encounter to recapture the town, several Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several others were captured alive between Banki Junction and Ngorosoye.
Usman said the recapture of the strategic town was facilitated by concerted efforts of the Nigerian Air Force and close liaison with the Cameroon’s Army.
He said the goodwill message of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai, delivered through Major General YM Abubakar, the Commander of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE, has gone a long way to boost troops’ morale and prod them into action.
He added: “The recapture of this town apart restoring Nigeria’s territory law, would improve the economic activities in that area.”
In a related development, a renowned terrorist trying to escape with his family was intercepted by troops between Pulka and Gwoza and has surrendered himself to the troops.
Usman added: “Efforts to consolidate on the gains made by troops towards ridding all parts of Nigerian territory of Boko Haram terrorists are ongoing.”
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