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The Nigerian military says it has recaptured the town of Dikwa in Borno, from Boko Haram insurgents.
The liberation of Dikwa was reportedly carried out through a combined operation of the Air Force and ground forces after a confrontation on Friday morning.
Dikwa, which was recaptured from the insurgents by Chadian troops in February was said to have not been fully liberated .
The official media consultancy outfit of the military, PR Nigeria, disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet and surveillance aircraft were deployed before the ground forces moved into the town to flush out the insurgents.
PR Nigeria added that the military had began a cordon and search operation in Dikwa
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