Six days after the attack that killed a general and three other officers of the Nigerian Army in Chibok/Askira Uba, Borno State, Damboa, another neighbouring town yesterday came under severe attack by terrorists of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The insurgents who came in about 10 gun-trucks attacked the town in the early hours of yesterday, setting houses and public property ablaze.
Sources said the terrorists came in through the Sabon Gari area of the town.
The attack was, however, repelled by the troops after a battle which lasted for about two hours.
The insurgents who were overpowered by the troops retreated through Sandia Village.
Nigerian troops have already taken control of the area and are currently “on a show of force” around the town.
Sources said six civilians were injured during the exchange of fire with the terrorists.
This attack is the third one in a month in Damboa.
