military authorities, on Friday, confirmed that its troops sacked the terrorists who had been occupying Michika and its environs in Adamawa State.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade in Abuja.

The statement said that extensive mop-up operation and search for arms and stranded terrorists and other casualties were ongoing.

It said assault on terrorists’ main positions was concluded on Thursday as many of them died in the combat.

It said that troops who sustained injuries in the operation were receiving medical attention.

“Other troops are continuing the pursuit of those who are on the run from the town. Normalcy has been restored accordingly,” it said.