About six civilians have been wounded as troops of the
Nigerian Army repel an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State in West
African Province (ISWAP) in Damboa, Borno state.
The insurgents who came in about 10 gun-trucks attacked the
town in the early hours of Friday.
Military sources told disclosed that the insurgents came in
through Sabon Gari area of the town.
The attack was, however, repelled by the troops after a
battle which lasted for about two hours.
Sources said the insurgents who were overpowered by the
troops retreated through Sandia village.
Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, was not immediately
available to comment on the incident.
TheCable reports that troops have already taken control of
the area and are currently “on a show of force” around the town.
The attack comes days after nearby Askira in Askira Uba LGA
was attacked.
Dzarma Zirkusu, a brigadier-general, and three soldiers who
were on their way to Askira for reinforcement were killed in an ambush laid by
ISWAP.
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