Troops on Friday routed some Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe State.
A security source told DAILY POST that the gun duel took place in a settlement in Babangida area.
The sect members on sighting the troops started shooting sporadically.
The retaliation by soldiers resulted in death of many members of the sect.
Several weapons were recovered after the fighters had been killed.
DAILY POST obtained some images of the battle Friday evening.