undreds Of Boko Haram Terrorist Killed In Adamawa

A fierce gun duel is taking place between members of the
dreaded Boko Haram insurgents and Nigerian troops who have
been intensifying efforts to reclaim territories captured by the
insurgents in Adamawa Northern zone.

Reports from the area indicate that about 200 insurgents may
have been killed in this latest offensive forcing them to retreat
as Nigerian troops took control of Michika.

According to a source, “the Nigerian troops have gained an
upper hand in the ongoing war to rout the insurgents out of
Michika town which has been under the grip of the insurgents
for close to a month.

“Nigerian troops are advancing towards Gulak in consolidation
of the success they have made but the insurgents launched an
offensive against them leading to the fierce battle between
the two sides which is on as at the time of filling this report.”

Another source from Michika said Nigerian troops entered the
town following a phenomenal success they made against the
insurgents who suffered severe casualties.

“The Nigerian troops have gained entry into Michika and are
now fully in control of the town having killed a lot of them (the
insurgents),” the source said.

The sources, however, added that it has not been an easy
feat for the Nigerian troops as they are facing stiff resistance
from the insurgents as they advance towards Gulak.

He added that that both sides have been in a prolonged gun
duel as many insurgents and ammunitions were deployed to
counter the troops.

“There is heavy fighting between the insurgents and Nigerian
troops as the insurgents are doing everything to frustrate the
effort of the Nigerian troops and many people who are
trapped in the towns are now sneaking out following
intensified fighting,” our source said.

“The gallant Nigerians soldiers were attacked from the back by
the militants but the military men engaged them in a fierce
battle for over five hours back.”

Efforts to get the reaction of the Public Relations Officer of
the 23rd Army Brigade in Yola failed. His telephone phone line
was not reachable.