The Nigerian military has recaptured Ngoshe, a Borno village previously overrun by Boko Haram terrorists after three days of heavy gun battles in the southern part of the state.
The operation was conducted by troops in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) hunters, and local vigilante groups, sources revealed.
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BusinessDay had reported that Ngoshe was captured on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after the troops were overpowered and dislodged by the outlawed groups.
According to a security source, the operation to reclaim the base was carried out for days after insurgents overran the facility and advanced into the nearby community and vowed to remain there till Ed-el-fitri.
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A top military source confirmed the development to our reporter on Wednesday morning, stating that troops are now in control of the base after engaging the remaining insurgents in a gun battle.
“Our troops are currently in Ngoshe military base after a rain of gun battle with the Boko Haram terrorists,” the source said. “Clearance operations are still going on to safeguard the general areas.”
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