Boko Haram attacks military base in Yobe

Boko Haram Insurgents, Weekend, attacked security formations in Damagum, the headquarters of Fune Local Government Area of Yobe state.

Damagum is 73 kilometres away from Damaturu the Yobe state capital.


A resident, Mallam Abubakar Ali Damagum who escaped the attacks told our Correspondent that the insurgents who came to the town around 6pm on Friday engaged security forces.
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The resident added that, “the insurgents attacked the military unit command in Damagum, the Divisional Police station of the area, as well as, the police barracks and the official resident of the Local Government chairman.”

Residents said the security operatives on ground stood firm in repelling the attack as the insurgents who came in large numbers using Hilux Vehicles and motorcycles later beat a retreat chanting war songs.

Confirming the incident, the chairman of Fune local government council, Mr Digma Gana disclosed that no life was lost either on the side of the security forces, the residents or the insurgents.

He also reveals that the local government education department (LGED) and the office of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) were set ablaze by the hoodlums.

The chairman also said two Toyota Hilux Vehicles belonging to the Council Area as well as the old Government Lodge and the Guest House of the Emir of Fune were burnt during the assault.
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