Over 65 people have been confirmed dead when suspected Boko Haram terrorists clashed with troops of the 7 Division of the Nigerian army around Ladi Kayamula village, Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday.     

According to NATIONAL MIRROR, most of the 65 dead were members of the terror group.

Many people also sustained various degrees of injury while trying to flee the scene of the attack.

The Nigerian Army has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the troubled city.

The imposition of the curfew was announced in a statement signed by Col. Tukur Gusau, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations.