A fierce firefights between security agents and Boko Haram fighters that started around 4:45 AM Nigerian time on Gujiba
road in Damaturu the Yobe state capital has continued unabated several hours after it started.
A resident told Saharareporters over the phone that a large contingent of militants arrived the state capital and began massive shooting and bombing in the city. A journalist with Channels television is reportedly missing.
The militants have also attacked schools, a mobile police base and several state institutions
in the raid.
They are reportedly approaching the government house with the aim of taking over the state
capital.
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