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Military kills 300 Boko Haram militants in recapture of 11 towns

Military kills 45 terrorists, frees 45 kidnapped victims

Nigerian forces backed by airstrikes have killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters during an operation to recapture 11 towns and villages since the start of the week, the military said on Wednesday.

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“Several weapons and equipment were also captured and some destroyed,” defence spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade said in a statement.