Troops of the Nigerian army successfully repelled an attack by some Boko Haram terrorists who were believed to be fleeing from the military onslaught in the North East.

The attack occurred in Dar village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Chairman of Madagali Local Government, Yusuf Mohammed, told newsmen that the attack was repelled because of the prompt response of security operatives in the areas.

He praised the gallantry of security personnel and local vigilantes in the area and called for more support to keep the region secure.

Akintoye Badare, an Army Major and Spokesman of the 28 Task-Force Battalion, Mubi, confirmed the development adding that there were no casualty on the military side during the operation.

“All I can confirm to you now is that there was an attack on Dar village but we successfully repelled it; no casualty on our side, ” Badare said.

He said that the situation in the area had since normalized while soldiers remain on full alert.