Boko Haram militants reportedly attempted to seize Biu, the largest town of Southern Borno state.
Premium Times reports with reference to the locals that the insurgents stormed the town today morning.
One of the residents, Kaka Ali, said that upon invading Biu, the fighters moved to take over the army barracks.
“Our boys have already taken strategic position waiting for them, at the moment, the soldiers are battling them. All we can hear now are gunshots from the direction of the barracks.”
UPDATE 1
According to the Twitter account of Nigerian Defence Headquarters, the attack was repelled and several militants were arrested.
NEWSNOW: Terrorist attack repelled by the Military in #BIU, Borno State. Two Anti-Aircraft Guns have been captured from the Terrorists. /1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) January 14, 2015
Troops in pursuit of fleeing terrorists as Mopping up operation is ongoing. Five (5) terrorists have so far been captured. Details Later /2
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG)http://www.naij.com/361018-boko-haram-are-trying-to-seize-biu-borno-state.html

Chai.... Blood spliting everyday but I keep wondering why people wil stil remain in such place.

CNN would report that 15000 were killed and Boko Haram is now entering Abuja