Soldiers Gun Down Terrorists, Recapture Borno Military Base

The Nigerian military has successfully recaptured its forward operation base in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local government area of Borno.

The operation was conducted in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local vigilante and hunters groups.

Recall that the Boko Haram terrorists had last week killed 14 soldiers and many civilians during an attack, and abducted over 100 women and children.

Earlier on Friday, according to a military source, the General Commanding Officer, (GOC) went to Pulka and mobilized 200 troops into the deserted Ngoshe, where he assessed the situation and left.

“At least 60 soldiers were left behind, but they later retreated to Pulka when they noticed the movement of a large number of terrorists planning a counter attack.

“The brigade commander of Gwoza met us in Pulka and assured support. Today, (Wednesday) we were able to recapture Ngoshe after engaging the remaining insurgents in a gun battle,” he said

He said the town is fully under the control of the military.

Earlier on Wednesday, Minister of Defence, Chris Musa, had summoned Service Chiefs to Abuja, over the resurgence of attacks.

Daily Trust reports that no fewer than three Commanding Officers who were on the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel were recently killed by terrorists in Borno.

Apart from Commanding Officers who were killed, scores of soldiers also paid the supreme price while hundreds of civilians, who were abducted are still in captivity.

Speaking before the meeting entered a closed-door, Defence Minister revealed that they had agreed to review the strategies on how to go harder with the terrorists.

“We know we have recorded some casualties but it is more on the side of terrorists,” the retired four-star General said. (Daily trust)