Nigerian troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorist group in the nation's north-east have taken over Goniri town in Yobe State, clearing terrorists from the location. The troops reclaimed the town after clearing the terrorists which had taken over some months back. The Defence Headquarters tweeted on Monday saying:
“FLASH: Troops have this morning completed clearing terrorists out of #Goniri in YOBE state #COINUpdate #VictoryForNigeria #NeverAgain,” the DHQ tweeted.It is the latest breakthrough recorded by the military in its increased counter terrorism operations against the Boko Haram terrorists since the nation's general elections were postponed by six weeks.
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