There weresporadic gunshots and multiple explosions in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital on Tuesday evening. Vanguard reports that terrorists had apparently concluded plans to attack the city on Tuesday but troops were on alert to confront them. Earlier on Tuesday, 11 Boko Haram militants were killed in clashes with the army in a village in... Read More

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November 19, 2013

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Explosions, shooting in Kano as troops and militants clash

by Adeola Balogun The Kano metropolis was wracked with violence this morning after multiple explosions and gunshots were heard in an area of the city. The shelling of ammunition was evidence of an ongoing battle between security troops and suspected militants in the state. The affected part was the Gayawa village environs of the Ungogo... Read More

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June 18, 2012

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Damaturu residents run for cover as gunshots, explosions rock the city

by Stanley Azuakola Yesterday it was Kaduna. Today Damaturu, the capital of Yobe, is the city under siege. Frightened residents of the city have locked themselves in their homes, following the barrage of gunshots and explosions which began at the Sabon Pegi area of the city and spread quickly to other areas. Meanwhile, unknown gunmen on Sunday night... Read More

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