location: Monguno
notes: Military authorities say Nigerian soldiers have arrested more than 400 people associated with the Boko Haram extremist group hiding on the islands of Lake Chad, including fighters, wives and children. The operation lasted over a course of two weeks (source dated 16/12). Among those arrested were 167 Boko Haram fighters, 67 women and 173 children. Another 57 insurgents were arrested during a separate operation in 'another part' of the region. The operation included air and ground offensives. The military said many Boko Haram insurgents were killed, but it did not give details.
target_text: location: Monguno, fatalities: 1