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Boko Haram Attacks Damagum, Casualty Level Unknown

December 19, 2014

Our source, a military officer of the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, but who is currently on operations in Yobe State, confirmed to SaharaReporters that the militants attacked the town about one hour ago.

Boko Haram militants have in the past hour launched an attack on Damagum, Yobe State, SaharaReporters has learned, leaving several people dead.

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Our source, a military officer of the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, but who is currently on operations in Yobe State, confirmed to SaharaReporters that the militants attacked the town about one hour ago.

He said the level of casualties was unclear, but the military is working to obtain further information.