fierce gun battle in Borno as Nigerian soldiers, Fight Boko Haram

 Troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram fighters are currently engaged in a fierce gun battle in Borno state, North East, Nigeria.

The spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, made the announcement Monday morning in a post on his Facebook page.

“Please be informed that our troops are currently engaged in fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists at Kareto, Northern Borno State,” Mr. Usman, a colonel, said.
The Army spokesperson also promised to provide details later.