Nigerian Army has announced plans to launch Operation Last Hold in the North East with effect from Tuesday, May one.

Chief of Training and Operations of the Army, Major General David Ahmadu, made the announcement while addressing a news briefing in Abuja, saying the launching was in a bid to contain the activities of Boko Haram terrorists in the troubled region to the barest minimum.

Ahmadu said the operation, which would last for four months, was also aimed at ensuring that peace was totally restored in the region.

He informed reporters that the operation would form part of activities marking the 2018 edition of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration.