Nigeria’s military on Monday claimed the recapture of Monguno, a garrison town in northeast Borno state, after it was seized by Boko Haram extremist militants last month.

Nigeria's military on Monday claimed the recapture of Monguno, a garrison town in northeast Borno state, after it was seized by Boko Haram extremist militants last month.

The insurgents suffered casualties and the military operation disrupted an attempt to re-supply fighters in the flashpoint town of Baga with weapons and food, a statement said.

"Troops in a military operation spearheaded by highly coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno and environs this morning," defense spokesman Chris Olukolade said.