location: Monguno
notes: Twenty Boko Haram fighters have been killed by Nigerian forces in an ongoing operation to rout remnants in the Lake Chad region. 17 others captured. 100 rescued. Six soldiers have been reported injured. The military made this announcement on 20/12. The operation is currently ongoing. Known areas that have been cleared include Arena Chiki, Chikun Gudu, Arena Waje, Sa'ada and Juwe, among others.
target_text: location: Monguno, fatalities: 20