Happening Now: Boko Haram Attacking Dikwa In Borno.
The Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State is currently under siege following a gun battle between military troops and members of the Boko Haram sect.
The development, according to Vanguard, has seen hundreds of residents flee their houses to the bush for safety.
This is coming a few hours after the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, officially took over from Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retd).
The verifiable sources who spoke on the incident noted that the town was witnessing series of gunshots and explosions as they ran for their dear lives.