Military Sacks Boko Haram from Gwoza

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One of tanks belonging to Boko Haram destroyed by the military in the onslaught to capture Gwoza

March 27, 2015 – Nigerian military said today that it has liberated Gwoza, the headquarters of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram in North-east, Nigeria,

The sect has caused serious devastation in Nigerian, killing over 30,000 people . It is also responsible for series of explosions and kidnappings in northern Nigeria.

In a statement, Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade said operations of the multinational forces  culminated in the dislodgment of terrorists from towns and communities in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.

“Just this morning, the gallant troops of the Nigerian military in a concerted and well-coordinated land and air operations have liberated Gwoza, the headquarters of their so called caliphate which they renamed ‘darul hikima’.

“This was preceded by successive sack of terrorists from towns and villages leading to Gwoza, the main objective.   Several of the terrorists have died and many of them captured in the process.   A lot of arms and ammunition have been recovered and the administrative Headquarters completely destroyed. A massive cordon and search has commenced to locate any of the fleeing terrorists or hostages in their custody”, he said.

He explained that as at yesterday, the military has been able to take over virtually all the enclaves and hideouts where the terrorists were marauding.

“It is observed that some of the terrorists are currently fleeing towards border areas. The fleeing terrorists will expectedly run into subsequent encounter with contingents of partners in the Multinational Joint Task Force who have been mandated to contain them accordingly. The mop up operation in Gwoza and other liberated areas will continue in order to ensure that no vestiges of terrorists or terrorism remain in our country.

“The Nigerian military and security agencies therefore thank Nigerians and our partners in the sub-region who have consistently encouraged and supported us in the course of these operations. The military is more than ever before determined to once and for all stamp out every trace of terrorism and insecurity in our country”, he said and called on all to remain vigilant and report every movement or assemblage of suspicious characters to the security forces so that NEVER AGAIN shall the evil elements re-group to terrorize or cause mayhem in our country.

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