Damasak, a Local Government Area in Borno state is under crossfire as Nigerian soldiers Fights Boko Haram in that area.
The Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has relocated to the region, making efforts to flush out the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad fringes.
Information from a competent Military source, reveals that the military and the terrorists were currently engaged in a heavy gun battle.
He said that the insurgents stormed the town to attack a military formation in the evening but they met stiff resistance from troops.
Reacting, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, who confirmed the attack to NAN through text message, said the troops were dealing with the terrorists.
Chukwu said that ” Troops of 145 Bn in Damasak, Borno State are engaging Boko Haram terrorists who came to attack their location at about 6 p.m. this evening.
“Fierce battle is on going right now. The troops are dealing with the terrorists.
Further details later.
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