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March 12, 2015

Military recaptures Madagali, last area held by Boko Haram in Adamawa

Military recaptures Madagali, last area held by Boko Haram in Adamawa

Soldiers in Yola, Adamawa State: Operational Commander, Brig-Gen. Fatai Alli addressing soldiers on arrival in Yola for the State of Emergency Operation yesterday. Photo: NAN.

By Abiodun Alade, @biodunpen

Nigerian Military, Thursday, recorded a resounding victory over the Boko Haram insurgents as they recaptured Madagali, the last of placed held by the terrorists in Adamawa state.

In a tweet by the Defence Headquarter, it noted that there were no casualties on the side of our Armed Forces.

“FLASH: Troops today succeeded in clearing terrorists out of #Madagali. The last of places held by the terrorists in Adamawa.
#Madagali There were NO casualties on the side of your Armed Forces. Mopping up is ongoing. More details later. #AdamawaisFree,” the Defence Headquarter tweeted.

The Nigerian Army and its allies have claimed a series of successes against Boko Haram.

Details soon