There was heavy exchange of gunfire between Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram fighters.in Damasak Local Government Area of Borno state , according to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN .
The battle was raging at the time of filing the report,Wednesday evening
A competent Military source, told NAN in the evening that the military and the terrorists were currently engaging 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 comfirmed 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.”
(NAN)
