Displaced people celebrated in Borno state as troops of the Nigerian military under the Armed Forces Special Force (AFSF) cleared all traces of Boko Haram occupation from Gudumbari, the headquarters of Guzamala local government area of the state.

Spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed the development  via a press statement.

“In continuation of the clearance of the remnants of recalcitrant members of Boko Haram terrorists in the various nooks and corners of the north east, the Armed Forces Special Forces (AFSF) carried out successful clearance of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Gudumbali general area,” Usman, who is acting director, army public relations said.

Gudumbari is one of the remote local government areas in northern Borno state that was sacked and occupied by Boko Haram fighters.

It was once reclaimed in the past, but the insurgents crept back and reoccupied the area after the troops had moved on.

But with the Tuesday take over of Gudumbari after a victorious operation by the troops, the news elicited jubilation.

Aisami Goni, an IDP from Guzamala said, “we give glory to God for the good news we are hearing about soldiers’ victory over Boko Haram.’’

Credit: Leadership