A coordinated attack was repelled by troops with support from the air force and a civilian task force. The armed group involved was Boko Haram/ISWAP. Troops used firepower and resistance to deny the attackers an opportunity to breach their positions.

The outcome of the encounter included the recovery of arms and ammunition. Further operations were commenced to assess the damage and gather intelligence on the attackers.

Details of the incident are available from the Acting Media Information Officer in a press statement, which provides more information on the events that occurred.