200 Insurgents,50 Soldiers Killed As Military Take Over Michika From Boko Haram

Fierce battle continued yesterday between Boko Haram and the military,  which has intensified efforts to reclaim territories captured by the insurgents in northern part of Adamawa State. In the battle, some soldiers and about 200 insurgents were killed.

It was gathered that in the latest battle, Boko Haram insurgents were forced to a retreat, as soldiers took control of Michika town, in Adamawa State.

According to residents of Michika, who escaped from battle area, the military had an upper hand, taking control of Michika town, which had been under insurgents for close to a month.

The sources said that the military also pushed towards Gulak, in its effort to flush out insurgents in the area.

“The Nigerian troops have gained entry into Michika and are now fully in control of the town, having dealt a severe blow to the insurgents, as they lost about 200 members. Some escaped with injuries sustained from gun shots,” the source said.

The source also stated: “There is heavy fighting between the insurgents and Nigerian troops, as the insurgents are doing everything to frustrate the effort of the Nigerian troops and many people who are trapped in the towns are afraid.”

He said that the insurgents, who were in their thousands, came through Uba and launched an attack on the military.  Gallant soldiers, he stated, launched a counter-attack.

It was also revealed that about 50 military men were also killed by the insurgents in the fierce battle