A military source on Sunday says one civilian has been killed and seven others, comprising two members of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and five civilians were injured when Boko Haram fighters invaded Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge local government area of Borno State.
He said the civilian killed was a lady, adding that the other civilians were wounded by stray bullets and are currently undergoing treatment at the military facility.
The source said the terrorists invaded the town at about 6 pm on Saturday but were engaged in a fierce battle with troops at the entrance of the town.
He said one gun truck belonging to the insurgents was destroyed during the attack.
The source said aside from the two civilian JTF men that were wounded, other casualties on the side of the troops were yet to be ascertained.
