The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Njoka Irabor, made this known in Damaturu, capital city of Yobe state.
Irabor reported that the terrorists came in at about 5:30pm and started shooting sporadically and the vigilant troops engaged them.
“Consequently, the terrorists were overwhelmed by the superior fire power of the gallant troops of the 159 Battalion and the well-coordinated air support from the Air Component of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
“This resulted in inflicting casualty on the terrorists, while some of them retreated with gunshot wounds. The resilient troops have embarked on hot pursuit of the fleeing surviving attackers towards Niger Republic border.
“Further details of the casualties on the terrorists and recoveries would be provided on completion of the mop up and pursuit operations,” he said.
The military had also repelled another attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on communities in Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Adamawa State.
A community leader, who pleaded anonymity said that sporadic gunshots were heard at about 7pm on Monday around Kirchingha in Madagali LGA.
The terrorists were also said to be advancing towards Shuwa town in Michika LGA, causing the residents to flee for safety.
The advancing terrorists were reportedly stopped by troops who succeeded in pushing them back.