The Nigerian military seems to have taken control of the situation in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, which was massively attacked by Boko Haram terrorists, early Monday.
According to a security source, over 100 terrorists had attacked the town around 4am from Gujba road, trying to take control of the security facilities in the town.
He said this indicated that they came from Gujba town which they had control over months ago.
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.
"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."
"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." he added.
A resident, Ibrahim Abdul, 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,"
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