Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigerian Army said its troops have facilitated the safe return of Nigerian refugees from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State.

The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east.

According to the statement signed by the operation's spokesperson, Sani Uba, the repatriation exercise took place on 27 January.

Mr Uba said the operation, spearheaded by troops of Sector 1, was in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilante groups, which provided security cover for the cross-border movement of returnees from the Kirawa border crossing into Pulka town, Gwoza Local Government Area....