Thousands of residents have fled their homes after Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists invaded a military base and killed four soldiers in Marte local government area of Borno State on Monday, sources said.
It was gathered that the terrorists came in large numbers and dislodged the troops after a fierce battle in the New Marte, in Marte local government area in the fringe of Lake Chad Basin region.
Eyewitness said the terrorists are now in control of the town as thousands of residents fled to Dikwa town, a neighbouring local government ,which is about 27 kilometers away.
“We slept in the bush and many residents are trapped as we speak. They have taken over the military base after carting away their arms and ammunition,” the source said.
Another source said they have overpowered the troops, “The terrorists have reacaptured New Marte and we are seriously in trouble.”
Resurgence of the terrorist attacks has been a serious concern to the Borno State government and residents even though troops of Operation Hadin were fighting hard to deal with the situation.
