Troops recover two more Borno LGs from Boko Haram

In continuation of the avowed recovery of territories held by Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerian triops have recaptured Mafa and Marte Local Governments Areas of Borno State on Wednesday and Friday respectively.
During these operations, the gallant and courageous troops recovered a large quantity of high caliber of arms and ammunitions, including anti-aircraft guns from the insurgents, the Nigerian Army said on Saturday.
In a statement on Saturday, the Army said: “It is significant to note that our troops did not suffer any casualty during these operations.
“Presently, troops are conducting cordon and search and mopping up operations in the recovered territories, while effort is on going to recover more grounds from the fleeing terrorists.”
With the capture of Mafa, Marte Local Government Areas and the Chadian troops holding fort in Dikwa, the international route from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Central African Republic is now fully secured, the statement further said.
The statement, signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, added: “With this positive development, the security of the area has significantly improved. It is hoped that international trade and socio-economic activities would be restored along this corridor.”