Nigeria Troops Reclaim Bama From Boko Haram.

After a six-month occupation, troops yesterday regained the control of Bama from Boko Haram insurgents.

The insurgents on September 2 last year seized the town, including a military barracks.

They hoisted their flags and imposed their rule on the indigenes.

The battle forced the Brigade Commander of Mohammed Kur Barracks, Police Area Commander, DPO, Commandant of MOPOL 53 and more than 500 troops  in Bama to relocate to Maiduguri to re-strategise.

But the troops, backed by powerful air strikes, yesterday reclaimed Bama from Boko Haram.

A tweet by the Defence Headquarters said: “Nigerian troops this afternoon routed terrorists from Bama. Mopping up operation is ongoing.”

A defence headquarters source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Nigerian troops have taken over Bama. Official statement later today.

“This is one of the strongest bases of Boko Haram in the Northeast. It is a significant achievement for our troops. The insurgents had attempted to use Bama and Konduga to launch attacks on Maiduguri.”

Another source said: “For about three days, troops were locked in battle against Boko Haram insurgents until Monday afternoon when the military reclaimed the town, which is located in the South-East of Maiduguri.