Thousands of youth backed the military to deal a deadly blow to Boko insurgents that tried to attack Biu, Borno State on Wednesday, residents told Daily Trust on phone yesterday.
A resident said the insurgents came heavily armed in 28 hilux and other four wheel vehicles.
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