The 7 Division of Nigerian Army in Borno State, successfully foiled another attack on Damboa town, killing dozens of Boko terrorists gunmen, while some fled into Sambisa Forest by 5:00 p.m.
According to a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) member, Habu Musa, the insurgents were intercepted at Kalla village, about two kilometres away from Damboa, when the troops of the Nigerian Army sighted them coming to attack the town.
He said: "The insurgents, who sneaked in at about noon, were incepted by the troops, who swiftly reacted by firing artillery missiles, repelling and killing dozens of them.
Another Civilian JTF member, Haruna Isa, collaborated it saying: “The army did a good job in Damboa, it would have been a different story today. But we thank Allah “.He said bodies of the insurgents and their vehicles were burnt and scattered all over in the bush

Source: Hope4Nigeria