₦airaland Forum

The military appears to have taken control of the situation in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, which was massively attacked by the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, early Monday.

A security source told our correspondent that the insurgents numbering over 100 had attacked the town from Gujba road, which indicated that they came from Gujba town which they have had control over for some months now.

He said they attacked the town as early as 4am, trying to take control of the security facilities in the town.

According to him, they attacked the Police Mobile Unit where they exchanged gunfire with the police on duty and were able to push them back.

He said: "The military jet has to be deployed to push the insurgents back as the situation is now under control and the entire town has been cordoned off."

He stated: "The casualties cannot be counted now but it is massive, the insurgents were overwhelmed and they suffered a lot of deaths but few police officers and civilians were also killed in the crossfire."

A resident, Ibrahim Abdul, who spoke on phone, said: "We were woken up by sounds of gunshots and explosions and up till now (8:30am) we cannot leave our homes as we are still hearing gunshots though less deafening than about two hours ago."

"Everyone is indoors and our children are all at home with us as no one dares go out,"

ratiken:
APC and Buhari must be very sad about this development.