location: Gulak
notes: At least two civilians were killed when dozens of Boko Haram fighters tried to storm Gulak, in the Madagali area of the far north of Adamawa state. The force of 50 was repelled by military forces in the town. One soldier was killed. 'A lot' of Boko Haram KIA. Recorded total as 13. A Vanguard report published the following day claims 42 dead (it is not known if this report accounted for the soldier's death). The attack caused a large portion of the residents to flee for safety.
target_text: location: Gulak, fatalities: 42