The Saga attacked the Kumamoto Chindai Army which was stationed in Saga-jo Castle, which served as the prefectural office, and was commanded by Takatoshi IWAMURA, injuring approximately half of their forces and causing them to flee.
佐賀軍は県庁として使用されていた佐賀城に駐留する岩村高俊の率いる熊本鎮台部隊半大隊を攻撃、その約半数に損害を与えて遁走させた。