The fierce engagements took place between October 29 and October 30 when terrorists’ attempt to infiltrate military positions in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and the North East Theatre Training School (NETTS) in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Oct 30 - Nigerian troops, backed by air support, repelled attacks by Islamist fighters on military positions in the northeastern Borno and Yobe states, killing 48 insurgents, the military said on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.