There is heavy fighting between the Nigerian military troops and the Boko Haram sect over the control of Gwoza town in Borno.

Last week, the Boko Haram sect took over Gwoza town in Borno state and Units of the 213 battalion Task Force and 234 Special Operations battalion both based in Mubi which attempted to retake Gwoza Township from Islamist militant Boko Haram were said to have retreated and sent signals for air support as a result of unrelenting gun fire from the insurgents.

Last night, there was serious battle in Gwoza town in Borno as the Boko Haram sect tried to control the town, heavy gun sound were been heard in the neighbouring community as well as Airforce attack helicopters hovering the area to provide air cover as the insurgents remained recalcitrant in the battle.

There were conflicting figures on the casualty figures on the part of soldiers killed, but it was not possible to get confirmation

Reports from the battle-field had indicated that following three days of fighting over 100 civilians and several soldiers were killed.