Islamist fighters retake Border town from The Nigerian Army

Boko haram insurgents have forced hundreds of soldiers to flee the
Marte, a border town in Nigeria, a Local officer reported on Friday.
" The terrorists numbering up to 2,000 appeared from various
directions on thursday and started a gun battle with the Nigerian army
in Marte" said Imamu Habeeb, a local commubity leader.
Local fighter Shehu dan Baiwa said that the more than 2,000 fighters
had been armed with bimbs and tanks. " They used th weapons without
restrains and succeded in killing several people". He said.
A senior Millitary Official confirmed the attack on Marte but refused
to say wether Boko haram had retaken, describing the Army's retreat as
'Strategic'.

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