Boko Haram overpowers Nigerian troops, takes over Borno town 

Boko Haram members on Monday evening overpowered security operatives and took control of the ancient town of Dikwa in Borno, northeast Nigeria.

Dikwa town is about 90km from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and has experienced several attacks from the insurgents since the liberation of the town in 2016.

The town also hosts the military Super Camp 9 where the Army Chief visited last week and gave order for the retaking of Matte, which is about 20km away.

The attack on Dikwa came barely days after the military engaged the insurgents in a battle to retake Marte Local Government Area from the militants.

According to Daily Trust, the insurgents have also taken control of the United Nations hub.