by James Sambo
The military says it has recaptured and is now in full control of Mubi, Gombi, Maiha and Hong local government areas of Adamawa State.
The army announced on Monday, December 8, that it has seized back the communities, which were earlier captured by the Boko Haram insurgents in November.
An army officer, who craved anonymity, while conducting newsmen on a tour of the council areas, revealed that the troops in collaboration with other security agencies chased out the insurgents
The officer stated that the tour with the journalists was necessary to put to bed, the insinuation that the insurgents were still in the areas and more importantly to assure residents of the affected areas that their places were safe, well protected and fortified for them to return to their homes.
Meanwhile, a resident of Mubi, Malam Isah Ali, described his ordeal and experience in the hands of the insurgents.
He said: “I thank God for keeping me alive to tell this story, though we lost all our property to the Boko Haram insurgents. My shop and house were locked, we had to move to the mountains in the border with Cameroon to hide for weeks.”
“The Nigerian Army tried by recapturing this town as I never thought of coming back soon.”
The announcement comes a day after President Goodluck Jonathan commended the nation’s armed forces for their courage and sacrifices in the war against insurgency.
Jonathan also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans and families of the nation’s fallen heroes.
He said: “We salute and appreciate the courage and sacrifices of men and women of our armed forces in grappling with the wave of terrorism in some parts of our dear country.”
“They have displayed unalloyed loyalty and commitment to Nigeria. In their demanding task to keep Nigeria one and united, some of our gallant officers and men have lost their lives. To these officers and men we pay tribute and pray fervently for the repose of their souls,” Jonathan added.
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