The Nigerian Army said the situation at Katarko in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe had been brought under control after troops foiled terrorists attempted attack on the military location in the town.
The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu in a statement on Thursday said that the troops immediately swung into action following a tip off and pushed the terrorists backward with superior fire power.

He, however, said some of the terrorists escaped into nearby bushes but efforts were on to get them, adding that the troops were currently embarking on clearance patrol in the area.

Chukwu urged Yobe residents in general and Katarko in particular, to go about their legitimate businesses and report any suspicious activities or movement in their area to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.

Riversides2003:
They are always quick to announce when they defeat Boko boys when when the Nigerian Army are at the receiving end, they deny any casualty on their side. RIP to the dead.

Gkemz:
Stop deceiving Nigerians and tell us the real situation on ground, not this scripted epistle. Assuring people to go about their legitimate businesses without fear when the security of their lives and properties could not be guaranteed since the situation hasn't been nipped at the bud is the height of deceit to score cheap point. Boko haram could be somewhere within the said region hibernating, planning its next action.

Gkemz:
Stop deceiving Nigerians and tell us the real situation on ground, not this scripted epistle. Assuring people to go about their legitimate businesses without fear when the security of their lives and properties could not be guaranteed since the situation hasn't been nipped at the bud is the height of deceit to score cheap point. Boko haram could be somewhere within the said region hibernating, planning its next action.