Breaking: Boko Haram attacks Borno restive town

26 July 2018 10:32 pm WAT

By Omotayo Edubi

Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri

Military troops are battling to push back Boko Haram at Borno restive town.

Sources said the insurgents numbering over 30 attacked Jarkana, a restive town along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway this evening, leading to gun battle with troops.

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Casualties are feared among the troops, a source hinted. Jarkana is about 30kms to Maiduguri, capital of Borno.

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