Nigerian Army recaptures Gwoza

onnaedo

March 27, 2015 1:42 PM

The Nigerian army has also said mopping-up operations are currently going on in the newly recaptured town.

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The Nigerian army has reportedly recaptured Gwoza, which is believed to be the headquarters of Boko Haram.

A tweet from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters read:

"Troops this morning captured Gwoza destroying the headquarters of the terrorists self-styled caliphate"

The Nigerian army has also said mopping-up operations are currently going on.

In the last few months, the Nigerian army launched a major offensive against Boko Haram, capturing several towns back from the Islamic militant group.

The last military briefing said that only 3 towns, including Gwoza, remained under Boko Haram's control.

The group had captured Gwoza last August, with the Boko Haram leader declaring a caliphate in areas under his control.

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