Battle of Damaturu (2014)
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 11.7444, 11.9611 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
On 1 December 2014, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. The attack was repelled by Nigerian forces, but at least 115 civilians were killed in the battle, with 78 wounded.
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