The Nigerian military on Friday engaged Boko Haram elements from the ISWAP faction who wanted to take control of Dilwa Local Government Area in Borno State, northeast Nigeria. in a four-hour battle.
It was gathered that heavy casualty was recorded on the side of the insurgents in a gun battle that lasted for about 3 hours from 6:00 pm till about 9:30 pm.
Hundreds of residents have fled their homes because of the clash.
Bukar Bakura told when asked about how it started said that, the ISWAP members came in a large number with fighting men and guns to take over the town but they met resistance as the military had earlier information and were ready for battle when the insurgents came.
The ancient town of Dikwa has had a series of attacks from Boko Haram terrorists as they have been trying to take over the town. The ancient town is located 86 kilometres from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The attack on Dikwa is coming less than 10 hours after the new service chiefs took control of the security affairs of the security architecture.
