Troops confronting the Boko Haram insurgents in the NorthEast on Thursday successfully flushed out Boko Haram from Adamawa state as the only controlled area held by the group was reclaimed by Nigerian troops.
The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, announced on Thursday that Madagali which was formerly controlled by the insurgents was the last area in the state to have been reclaimed by the multi-national troops. He confirmed that there was no casualties on the side of the Nigerian forces, which included the Army, Air Force and other security agencies during the operation.
He disclosed further that mopping-up operation was ongoing in the reclaimed area, assuring Nigerians that further details would be provided as events unfold.
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