location: Dikwa
notes: Beginning on Thursday 13th January 2017, with the assistance of some local vigilantes and civilian JTF, the troops carried out fighting patrols and clearance operations in Awada and Sinbaya villages, both of Dikwa LGA. 13 Boko Haram fatalities over two days. The soldiers also carried out similar clearance operation at Anaduwa village, where they recovered a number of hostages and equipment. Some sources claim the battle began on 12/01.
target_text: location: Dikwa, fatalities: 0