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 . The militants are believed to be holding about 200 women as hostages, but they may release them if their demands for cash or other concessions are met. It comes just one day before Nigeria '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 .