Troops of Nigerian Army, on Tuesday afternoon, recovered New Marte and adjoining communities from the Boko Haram terrorists.
This came less than the 48 hours directive earlier given to the troops to recover the town by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.
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.
Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement, said that the gallant troops are currently in total control of the general area.