December 1, 2014
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.
Image
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