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Monguno
About
Monguno is a local government area and town in northern Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Monguno Local Government Area and serves as an important administrative and commercial centre for surrounding communities.
History
Monguno was captured by Boko Haram forces on 26 January 2015, after which the military retook the town on 17 February 2015 in a coordinated air and ground assault. Boko Haram and ISWAP later carried out bombings in June and September 2015 and a massacre in June 2020.
Source: Wikipedia: Monguno
Key Facts
State
Borno State
Headquarters
Monguno
Area
1913 km²
Population
109,851 (2006 census)