The soldiers and youth vigilante killed scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Konduga, Borno State, as the militants attempted to advance on Maiduguri.

It was reported earlier today that Boko Haram launched attack in Konduga and were battling with the Nigerian military.

According to a security source, the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army halted the advancement and prevented the insurgents from approaching the state capital.

The source from the vigilante disclosed:

“Nobody can tell you the exact number of the insurgents killed but we have killed many of them, while others escaped with bullets wounds. Scores of the insurgents met their waterloo when they attempted to attack Konduga town on Monday.”