Attempt by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in to attack Monguno in Borno State has been repelled by the troops of Sector 3 Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
The ISWAP fighters attacked the town with heavy weapons at about 12: 30a.m on Sunday in an attempt to penetrate the most populous northern town.
Zagazola reports that the attackers sneaked through Abbari community and Charly 6 formation.
The sources said that the troops swiftly engaged them in a gun battle battle that lasted for about 30 minutes before the troops could successfully push back the attackers.
Maj.- Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, is the Sector 3 Commander of MNJTF, in Monguno.
