15 insurgents, believed to be Chadian nationals have been killed by Nigerian troops, while 7 were also captured alive.
On Wednesday, January 14, Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on a military checkpoint near the Army Barracks in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state.
The insurgents reportedly came through the Garkida-Yimirshika-Biu road and attempted to invade the Military barracks situated along the road before the soldiers engaged them in gun battle.
A resident of Biu, said he counted 15 corpses of the Chadians in front of the military barrack.
The number of Boko Haram members killed in the crossfire is yet to be ascertained.
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