Bama Residents: Militants, Not Nigerian Troops, Hold City

Officials from the Nigerian city of Bama are refuting government claims that troops have recaptured the municipality from Boko Haram militants. Muhammed Hussan, head of the Bama Development Association, told reporters on Thursday that Bama remains under Boko Haram control and residents are in dire need of help. “We are calling on state and federal government to expedite action towards reclaiming Bama from the hands of terror," he said. "Those in captivity are under serious...

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