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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Nobody: 7:39am On Dec 01, 2014
News reaching us from Damatutu,
Yobe State capital indicates that
gunmen, suspected to be members of
the Boko Haram sect, Monday
morning invaded state capital
shooting at anybody on sight.
It was gathered that the gunmen’s
first point of attack was the Yobe State
University located in Damaturu.
The attack, which is ongoing at the
time of filing this report, has crippled
early morning movement in the
northeastern state.
A resident said it was obvious the
attackers were out to capture the
capital city.

www.dailypost.ng/2014/12/01/breaking-boko-haram-invades-damaturu-attacks-state-university/
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by popcykaylah(m): 7:39am On Dec 01, 2014
eunisam:
Housa doing what they know best.
haba don't be tribalistic..them tell you say na only Hausa dey carry the bomb? or them tell you say na only they die in the blasts? na wah for you o
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by chidiebere2020(m): 7:40am On Dec 01, 2014
If d North can stand up against this monsters they will end sharp sharp, but they still dey play politics with it, imagin, dis is wat dis people will contribut to nigeria, is better we divid dis country, dis is getin 2much, there was a country

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Nobody: 7:43am On Dec 01, 2014
3 mins ago
Men of the dreaded Boko Haram sect
Monday morning invaded Damaturu
the Yobe State Capital.
The insurgents who came into the
town at about 5am from the Gujba
axis south east of the town were
shooting sporadically and triggering
off explosives.
Our correspondent who was run out
of his house in Jerusalem area along
with other thousands of residents
heard more than five explosions with
deafening sound in the air.
Residents of Jerusalem and Pawari,
bye pass along Gujba road have all
deserted their house for safety.
The Yobe State University was
reported to be under attack but there
was no report of casualties.

www.thenationonlineng.net/new/damaturu-under-siege-by-boko-haram/
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by emyzeal41: 7:45am On Dec 01, 2014
donmalcolm21:
In this new month we shall not be victims of any misfortune, Onward march to DEC 31st because we are children of excellence
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by caesaraba(m): 7:45am On Dec 01, 2014
chidiebere2020:
If d North can stand up against this monsters they will end sharp sharp, but they still dey play politics with it, imagin, dis is wat dis people will contribut to nigeria, is better we divid dis country, dis is getin 2much, there was a country

How do you want the northerners to respond? Please explain.

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by emyzeal41: 7:46am On Dec 01, 2014
donmalcolm21:
In this new month we shall not be victims of any misfortune, Onward march to DEC 31st because we are children of excellence
confirm
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Nobody: 7:46am On Dec 01, 2014
Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state
is under heavy attack by suspected
Boko Haram terrorists who,
according to fleeing residents, may
have surrounded the town.
Explosions and gunshots are being
heard in some parts of the Yobe
State capital.
A resident of Damaturu, Yaya
Haruna, told PREMIUM TIMES that
the shooting started at about 6a.m.
“It is as if they have surrounded us
all here; there is sound of explosion
and serious shooting. We are all
lying down on the floor with our
families ; please pray for our safety,
that we survive this… ”
“We are in serious confusion now,
we are just hearing gunshots and
explosions on the southern part of
the city and people are fleeing”,
said another embattled resident,
Malam Abdulmalik.
The resident said he was woken by
loud sounds of gunshots and
explosions which started at about
6am.
An official of the SSS in Maiduguri,
who usually doesn’t want to be
named in the media, confirmed in a
text message sent to our reporter
that “Damaturu may be under
attack now”.
Damaturu is 135 km West of
Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
Details later…

www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/172156-breaking‎-damaturu-heavy-boko-haram-attack.html?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by mrlaw93(m): 7:52am On Dec 01, 2014
Wat consine me.. wen last vw a bomb blast here in France. RIP to the dead.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by sadlas(m): 7:55am On Dec 01, 2014
Cybermugu1:
F*ck the North
F*CK YOUR ANCESTORS.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by jayslk(m): 7:56am On Dec 01, 2014
Just called a colleague who works there. Cud hear d heavy gunfire at the background. quite serious.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by gbengadada2004(m): 7:56am On Dec 01, 2014
Saharareporters wrote 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.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by hrakabz(f): 7:57am On Dec 01, 2014
If all this started again just to Extend the SOE, plz no need of it, they can just simply impose the SOE ba sai anyi ta kashe mana da bayin Allah ba angry first it was Mubi, Maiduguri Monday Market, next Kano Mosque, and now Damaturu_hmm, its very obvious to know wat is the cause of all this bullshit! There's God embarassed

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by MysticZeus: 7:59am On Dec 01, 2014
walad4yhu:
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihim rajiun

Stop this Thrash!
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by makzeze: 8:01am On Dec 01, 2014
MysticZeus:


Stop this Thrash!
are you out of your senses?

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by DBlackCeazer(m): 8:01am On Dec 01, 2014
Juell:
And they dnt want state of emergency, na police go fight this war?
them know wetin dey happen bro.smh.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Tamaris1: 8:01am On Dec 01, 2014
Ismahill:
yeeepa.ile aye yii ti lee Gan o
How can Allah protect us when this idiots are killing in his name?
As the Koran puts it, “Warfare is ordained for you, though it is hateful unto you; but it may happen that ye hate a thing which is good for you, and it may happen that ye love a thing which is bad for you. Allah knoweth, ye know not.”
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by DBlackCeazer(m): 8:02am On Dec 01, 2014
sadlas:
F*CK YOUR ANCESTORS.
dont be mad.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by hrakabz(f): 8:03am On Dec 01, 2014
RIP in advance to your people living in Nigeria aswell! angry you are not serious! If your time comes even if you are in china you must die, you can't escape it!
mrlaw93:
Wat consine me.. wen last vw a bomb blast here in France. RIP to the dead.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by kings49(m): 8:04am On Dec 01, 2014
This new month?
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Cannonleo(m): 8:04am On Dec 01, 2014
I hope gov geidam is happy.now..crazy mouth talker
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Schematics: 8:06am On Dec 01, 2014
If this war must be won every northerner should be viewed as a Boko Haram member or its sympathizer..

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Nobody: 8:07am On Dec 01, 2014
This is really getting out of hand o
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by mrlaw93(m): 8:08am On Dec 01, 2014
hrakabz:
RIP in advance to your people living in Nigeria aswell! angry you are not serious! If your time comes even if you are in china you must die, you can't escape it!
No vex bro.. Life is too short to hate.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by NafeesaAA(f): 8:11am On Dec 01, 2014
Schematics:
If this war must be won every northerner should be viewed as a Boko Haram member or its sympathizer..

Is this ignorance or just a reflection of the lousy education you received?

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by caesaraba(m): 8:11am On Dec 01, 2014
Schematics:
If this war must be won every northerner should be viewed as a Boko Haram member or its sympathizer..

Ok. Go and sip your Bobo drink now.

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Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by IbokUtoroh(m): 8:18am On Dec 01, 2014
Johnnyessence:
I believe strongly in God there will peace and tranquility in this great country Cos' love we come our way I believe strongly this insurgency is political, we must rise up and defend our people.





complete ur speech bro.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by Microbyte: 8:21am On Dec 01, 2014
Yobe state Goverment House has been captured by BH militants.. it is serious.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by tomistelle(f): 8:22am On Dec 01, 2014
I wake up everyday,expecting this kinda news sadly because it has become a norm!!!only God can come to our aid.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by charles424(m): 8:22am On Dec 01, 2014
makzeze:
Heavy gunfire and explosions on-going in damaturu, yobe state capital.

Details later...

Source: BBC Hausa morning service


Unsettling news coming from Damaturu, Yobe
State, suggests that the capital in under
attack.
According to Leadership, the heavy attack
involved shooting and explosion and was
launched around 6:30am.
The terrified residents of the town were forced
to flee in fear for their lives.
One of them identified as Malam Abdulmalik
disclosed:
“As I am talking to you now, we are in serious
confusion now, gunshots and explosions
everywhere especially from the southern part
of the city and people are fleeing.”
Another escaping local narrated that they had
been woken up by multiple gunshots and
blasts adding that the attack might be the
work of the dreaded Boko Haram sect.
READ ALSO: Boko Haram Attacks Shani,
Shooting Indiscriminately
A resident, who pleaded for anonymity, said:
“We are running for our lives…we are under
attack… We don’t know where to hide, the
shooting is all over….”
Premium Times also reports on the issue
saying that the insurgents have apparently
beseiged the town.
One Damaturu, Yaya Haruna, said:
“It is as if they have surrounded us all here;
there is sound of explosion and serious
shooting. We are all lying down on the floor
with our families ; please pray for our safety,
that we survive this… “
An official SSS source from Maiduguri
confirmed the attack with a text message
reading: “Damaturu may be under attack now”.
The Nation correspondents was in the
epicenter, having been run out of his house in
Jerusalem area along with other thousands of
residents. He said he heard 5deafening
explosions.
According to Sahara Reporters the gunmen,
who have already attacked schools and mobile
police base, are heading for the government
house with the aim to seize the capital.
It would be recalled that President Goodluck
Jonathan has recently requested for another
extension of emergency rule in Yobe, Borno
and Adamawa states. However the move was
not warmly and unanimously accepted in the
National Assembly.
Re: Breaking: Heavy Gunfire And Explosions On-going In Damaturu? by rozayx5(m): 8:28am On Dec 01, 2014
caesaraba:


Ok. Go and sip your Bobo drink now.

grin cheesy grin

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