The Nigerian Army on Tuesday declared it had liberated New Marte in Borno State from the grip of Boko Haram terrorists.

The troops were given a 48-hour ultimatum by Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru to recover the town.

“The troops backed by air cover from the Nigerian Air force , successfully charged through Marte town, destroying several Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) and landmines laced across their routes and killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and successfully recovered the town,” a statement signed by army spokesman Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, said.

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