At least two Nigerian soldiers have paid the supreme price during gun battle with ISWAP terrorists in Marte town in Borno State on Monday.

Intelligence sources said that the terrorists reportedly infiltrated the town at about 2 a.m.. they were engaged by troops of the battalion stationed in Marte, with reinforcement from the Brigade Headquarters and close air support from the Nigerian Air Force.

The coordinated counteroffensive forced the terrorists to retreat, abandoning their plans to overrun the town. Two soldiers were killed in the firefight.

The attackers reportedly fled with some motorcycles and two vehicles. A number of unserviceable military vehicles, classified as beyond economic repair, were also set ablaze by the insurgents during the raid.

?There is no report of any arms or ammunition being taken by the enemy,? a military officer confirmed.

As of the time of filing this report, the Brigade Commander was on ground in Marte to assess the situation. (Zagalo: Text, Excluding Headline)