Battle of Damaturu (2014)

Battle of Damaturu (2014)
Part of Boko Haram insurgency
DateDecember 1, 2014
Location
Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
Result Nigerian victory
Belligerents
Nigeria Boko Haram
Casualties and losses

44 killed

  • 38 policemen
  • 6 soldiers
 40+ killed
115 civilians killed
78 injured

On December 1, 2014, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. The attack was repulsed by Nigerian forces, but at least 115 civilians were killed and 78 wounded in the battle.

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