News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Nigeria military has overrun and liberated the last Boko Haram town. Gwoza which was the headquarters of the terrorist sect was renamed “Darul hikima” when it was captured by the terrorists. A statement released by the Nigeria military stated so.

The operation which commenced this morning was well co-ordinated using air and land operations leading to deaths and arrest of a significant number of the sect members. Arms and ammunition was also recovered from the scene while cordon and is ongoing to mop up the area and locate terrorists that may want to flee or rescue hostages.

News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Nigeria military has overrun and liberated the last Boko Haram town. Gwoza which was the headquarters of the terrorist sect was renamed “Darul hikima” when it was captured by the terrorists. A statement released by the Nigeria military stated so.

The operation which commenced this morning was well co-ordinated using air and land operations leading to deaths and arrest of a significant number of the sect members. Arms and ammunition was also recovered from the scene while cordon and is ongoing to mop up the area and locate terrorists that may want to flee or rescue hostages.

Nigeria military added that the operation began yesterday when the military took full control of enclaves and hideouts of the town before the commencement of the attacks today. The statement further added that some of the terrorists are presently fleeing to the borders where they will be engaged by the Multinational Joint Task Force who has been mandated to contain them.

The military said the mop up exercise will continue in all towns and villages in the North Eastern part of the country that have been liberated from the sect. It also thanked the Nigeria people for its encouragement and support. The military ended with its slogan of “NEVER AGAIN” will any part of the country be allowed to be taken by terrorists.

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Breaking News: Nigerian Military captures Gwoza, the last town held by Boko Haram