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Boko Haram Militants Invade Yobe State Capital

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.

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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.

*Saharareporters will continue to provide updates as they become available to us