Gwozan military says it has destroyed the jihadi 's headquarters in Nigeria . North-east Gwozan city is a Boko Haram stronghold and de facto capital . It is also where the terrorists were thought to have been hiding nearly 300 schoolgirls who were abducted in nearby Chibok almost a year ago . Critics have been quick to question the announcement 's timing , however . It comes just one day before Gwoza 's president Goodluck Jonathan - who has been criticised for not defeating Boko Haram - stands for reelection .
Nigerian military says it has destroyed the jihadi 's headquarters in Gwoza . North-east Nigerian city is a Boko Haram stronghold and de facto capital . It is also where the terrorists were thought to have been hiding nearly 300 schoolgirls who were abducted in nearby Chibok almost a year ago . Critics have been quick to question the announcement 's timing , however . It comes just one day before Nigeria 's president Goodluck Jonathan - who has been criticised for not defeating Boko Haram - stands for reelection .