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Few days to Christmas, Damaturu under attack as residents run for safety

On December 22, 20197:58 pmIn Newsby David O Royal

By Bala Ajiya Pandemonium broke out Sunday Evening in Damaturu at about 6:10 pm the Yobe state capital as gunshots and heavy artillery rented the air. According to a flawless report from an eye witness who spoke to Vanguard via telephone call said the insurgents are trying to penetrate Damaturu from a nearby village, Babaginda
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Inauguration: Heavy aerial surveillance in Damaturu

On May 29, 201911:01 amIn Newsby vanguard

Security has been reinforced in Damaturu with heavy aerial surveillance as arrangements are in top gear for the inauguration of Alhaji Maimala Buni as new governor of Yobe.

Boko Haram hits Damaturu after thousands flee military op

On April 9, 20199:33 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Boko Haram fighters attacked the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu for the first time since late 2014, residents said, after troops forced thousands to flee a village across the state border because of a planned military offensive.

Elections: Unprecedented massive turnout witnessed in Damaturu

On February 23, 201911:04 amIn Elections 2019 Updates, News, Politicsby Nwafor

DAMATURU – As early as 6am this morning, eligible voters in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state trooped out in thousands to exercise their civic right .

Mixed reactions trail Damaturu heavy rain as flood claimed 12 lives

On August 4, 20187:44 amIn Newsby Nwafor

Mixed Reactions have trailed the heavy rain that claimed 12 lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira in Damaturu.

Flood displaces hundreds of Damaturu residents

On July 24, 201810:14 pmIn Newsby vanguard

Flood has displaced hundreds of residents of Damaturu on Tuesday following a down pour which lasted many hours.

5 die as soldiers, policemen clash over girlfriend in Damaturu

On April 13, 201710:46 amIn Newsby Nwafor

a clash between soldiers and policemen over a girlfriend left four mobile police officers and one soldier dead in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, yesterday, with several others injured.

Nigeria’s Break-up: Army cautions agitators against treasonable felony

On November 12, 20158:16 pmIn Newsby akintayo eribake

The Nigerian Army has cautioned citizens in the country, be it group, community or individual, against any attempt seeking disintegration from the one indivisible entity called Nigeria.

Breaking: Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Geidam, Yobe Governor’s home town

On October 7, 20159:01 pmIn Newsby akintayo eribake

Suspected members of Boko Haram militants are currently launching an attack on Geidam, Yobe state, locals say.

14 killed in Damaturu multiple blasts

On October 7, 20152:54 pmIn News, Trendingby akintayo eribake

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday, hit the Buhari Housing Estate, in Damaturu, Yobe State.