town in north-eastern Nigeria, a senior security source from Niger
said.
The reported recapture followed a two day fighting, the source disclosed.
Both air and ground forces are reported to be in the assault. The
ground forces are said to have moved in after crossing Lake Chad.
The Nigerian authorities said they were doing all they could to tackle
the militants, but neighboring countries, including Niger and Cameroon
sent troops to help it counter the incursion.
However, the Nigerian military confirmed that the town had been
captured but said the action was performed by soldiers from Chad,
Niger and Nigeria. Though Cameroon was supposed to be a part of the
countries contributing troops, they are yet to participate in the
activities of the force.
Nigeria's Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, was quoted as saying that
Nigeria "has to redefine its fault lines in fighting the Boko Haram".
He also added that tackling the group required not just military
action, but also "improving the capacity of the Nigerian State in
areas such as the judiciary, prison system and law enforcement
agency".
He expressed optimism that a lot would be done about Boko Haram beyond
fighting them in the Northern part of the oil rich nation.
Ghanian President, John Mahama had said that the leaders of Nigeria
must produce a "specific plan of action to deal permanently with the
Boko Haram".
The terrorist group has carried out series of terror attacks on
communities in Nigeria's north-east, as they sought the establishment
of an Islamic State and an end to western education in the region.
--ChannelsTV
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