By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Explosions, Gunfire in Damaturu as Military & Boko Haram Face Off
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Explosions, Gunfire in Damaturu as Military & Boko Haram Face Off

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: December 1, 2014
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

The Yobe state capital, Damaturu is currently under Boko Haram insurgents’ attack. And according to reports, the mobile Police base and other places have been burnt.

The attackers stormed the town around 4:45 am and detonated explosives along the Gujba road before they advanced to the Mobile base where they set it ablaze. The gunmen shot their way indiscriminately into the base but casualty figures could not ascertain at the time of filing this report. A resident told Daily trust:

“I was performing ablution to say my early morning prayers when a loud blast went off
and shooting continued. We all ran into the bush but we can see the mobile base in flames and shootings are still on.”

Resident of a three- bed room estate along Gujba road confirmed that the attackers have raided the area shooting and detonating explosives.

“We can see thick smokes going up and hearing intermittent shootings,” a resident said.

Students of the Yobe state University told DailyTrust that they managed to escape to the bush from their hostels but they could not confirm if the schools was torched. Many residents of the town close to the area of attacks have started fleeing in droves through the Gashua road.

Meanwhile, a fighter jet from the Nigerian Air force is said to have arrived to provide aerial cover for the troops battling the insurgents. Gujba and Gulani Local Government areas have been under Boko haram control since July this year.

At 8:50, reports coming in from Damaturu said the shootings were subsiding after the military plane hovered around for about 45 minutes, dropping bombs.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Why Fashola was ruled out as APC vice presidential candidate
Next Article Explosion Rocks Federal Prison in Ado Ekiti

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Updated: 2 hours ago

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

Quick Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

MTN Nigeria Unveils Cloud Data Centre to Boost Tech Innovation, Cut FX Exposure
Tech
Nigerian Bar Association
Former NBA Chairman Decries Judicial Corruption and Political Interference in Nigeria’s Justice System
News
Ogra Fires Back at Obi’s ‘Holiday’ Jab, Cites Geopolitical Strategy in Tinubu’s Caribbean Trip
News
Top Nigerian Football Stars Face Uncertain Futures as Transfer Offers Stall
Sport
Tinubu Set to Reinstate Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Following Political Truce
Politics Top stories
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Dangote Refinery
Energy & OilNewsTop stories

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price from N880 to N840 Per Litre

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
July 1, 2025
Politics

Police Blockade of PDP Secretariat Triggers Political Turmoil and Heated Reactions

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 30, 2025
Politics

APC Welcomes Kwankwaso Back to Collaborate with President Tinubu

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 30, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?