Suspected members of Islamist militant group Boko Haram took over the town of Magumeri in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents said.
Two residents told Reuters by telephone that locals had fled to a nearby forest. A military source who did not want to be named said the town, in Borno state, had been attacked but could not confirm whether it had been seized.
But in a swift reaction, the Nigerian Army has reacted to the news in a tweet claiming that troops of 5 Brigade Garrison located in the town fought gallantly to repelled the attack. Unfortunately, 3 soldiers lost their lives, while 6 sustained injuries.
Troops of 5 Brigade Garrison located in the town fought gallantly to repelled the attack. Unfortunately, 3 soldiers lost their lives, while 6 sustained injuries.
The bodies of the late soldiers and the wounded have been evacuated. The wounded are receiving medical attention. https://t.co/9DJMBgXFUT
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) November 26, 2017
