The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru has given a 48 hour ultimatum to the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to clear Marte Local Government Area of Borno state which was recently attacked and taken over by Boko Haram sect.
The Army Chief gave the ultimatum on Sunday while addressing troops of the Nigerian Army Super Camp 9, Dikwa.
He also directed troops to clear Kirenowa, kirta, Wulgo, Chikingudo communities of Marte and Ngala local government areas in the state.
Major General Attahiru Ibrahim assures residents of the area to continue supporting the military with relevant information of any suspicious movement around them.