The Leader of vigilantes in Yobe State, Hon Awana Talala has confirmed that a fierce battle has erupted between the Nigerian military and Boko Haram sect in Damboa local government, near the Yobe border.
Earlier report said about 20 people have been killed in the ensued battle but there was no confirmation as to whether the casualty is on the side of the military or the Boko Haram insurgents.
In his statement, however, the leader of the vigilante group said that the outlawed sect suffered defeat during the battle.
He denied report that some Nigerian soldiers and members of vigilante were been killed in an ambush.
The Nigerian military is yet to confirm the incident in Damboa, but locals who spoke to some of their relatives in Damaturu said villagers have started fleeing the area as at today, Sunday due to heavy gun battle experience in the area.
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