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Nigerian Special Forces Clear Terrorists Siege in Communities

August 7, 2014

Troops are also involved in to apprehend terrorists who have been attacking Gwoza and surrounding localities since Tuesday causing the death of many civilians.

Special Forces in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign have cleared Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga, and Damboa of terrorists who have been rampaging in the communities.  The special operation, which began early in the week, is meant to restore law and order to the area and apprehend all terrorists who have been operating in the locality.

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Nigerian soldiers

The operation, which has so far lasted 40 hours, has dove-tailed into the mop up phase during which the remnants of insurgents are being cleared from the communities. The mop up phase will also ascertain the casualties as additional efforts are also being made to ensure the protection of innocent civilians during the operation.

Meanwhile, troops are also involved in manoeuvres to apprehend terrorists who have been attacking Gwoza and surrounding localities since Tuesday causing the death of many civilians. 

More details later.