The suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) have attacked Rann, the headquarters town of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno state.

Sources said the insurgents stormed the area around 1:30am on Monday, in large numbers and started shooting sporadically.

The troops of the Nigerian Army, who attempted to engage the insurgents, were said to have been overpowered and dislodged.

The insurgents were also said to have taken over control of the town.