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March 19, 2019
The troops of theNigeria Army chased out insurgents who tried to enter Michika, a commercialtown in Adamawa state, after a fierce battle that raged for hours.
Some residents ofMichika said that they started hearing gunfire and explosions on Michika-Lassaroad as the insurgents, who approached the town, were confronted by themilitary.
A resident of Bazza, avillage near Michika, John Jigalambu, said they could hear gunshots and mostresidents in the village had escaped to avoid the attackers.
Confirming theincident, the Adamawa state Commissioner of Information and Strategy AhmadSajoh, said the military was on top of the situation.
According to Sajoh,the insurgents, who entered through Kirchinga village in neigbouring Madagalilocal government area, were being chased out by the military which had deployedreinforcement.