There was an exchange of gunfire on Wednesday night, January 25, in Borno as suspected Boko Haram terrorists descended on a military base to take over the location.

According to Premium Times, Military insiders said that the terrorists stormed the military base in Kamuya at 5:30 p.m. from three different direction shooting non-stop for over 30 minutes. The source said due to the fact that the attack was unexpected and the insurgents were more than
the officers and men at the camp, the troops initially withdrew, adding that a reinforcement was
quickly sent from Buni Yadi to join the troop on ground.

After hours of intense fighting, the troops were able to retake the camps, with the terrorists fleeing.

A large number of Boko Haram terrorists were said to have been killed in battle with some fleeing the scene with gunshot wounds.

One source said three Nigerian soldiers died while some equipments were lost during the battle. A number of soldiers are also said to be missing

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