The Nigerian Army has repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday after they stormed Babangida, headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the north-eastern in Yobe State.

According to reports, the troops succeeded in recovering one Toyota van out of the three the attackers came with.

The insurgents invaded the community at about 6:15 pm and started shooting sporadically, however, the military engaged them in a gun battle.

However, a soldier was injured and is receiving treatment.

Babangida is located 50 kilometers away from Dapchi, where 110 students of the Government Girls Science Technical College were abducted in February 2018.