Nigeria has begun the “final onslaught” against Boko Haram, the country’s national security spokesperson has said, after the armed group was thrown out of the strategic town of Bama.

On a visit to London, Mike Omeri said on Tuesday that “significant strategic military successes and gains” had been made against Boko Haram in recent weeks.

“Bama was retaken yesterday and we have Abadam, Gwoza and Askira as part of the remaining areas where we still have this presence,” he said was quoted by AFP news agency as saying.

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