Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Military troops are battling to push back Boko Haram at Borno restive town.
Sources said the insurgents numbering over 30 attacked Jarkana, a restive town along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway this evening, leading to gun battle with troops.
Casualties are feared among the troops, a source hinted. Jarkana is about 30kms to Maiduguri, capital of Borno.
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