Nigerian Military Reclaim Seized Chibok Community

Less  than a day a Boko Haram men captured Chibok town in Borno state, soldiers from the 7th Division of the Nigerian army yesterday reclaimed the community after a long gun battle that started yesterday morning, Leadership reports.

It was reported that soldiers in their large numbers were seen moving in from the direction of Damboa on Saturday morning and engaged the sect members in a gun battle, eventually conquered them, according to witness.

“We saw large number of trucks filled with uniformed personnel moving towards Chibok; initially, we were scared but later realised they were soldiers as they did not harass us like the Boko Haram gunmen usually do” the source said

Confirming the recent development, a top military officer who spoke anonymously said

“We have taken back Chibok town from the insurgents after some few hours of engagement with them. We have since sent them parking from the town; it is now safe for people to return to their homes.