First Battle of Damboa
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 | 11.1572, 12.7544 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
On 9 January 2014, militants from Boko Haram attacked the city of Damboa, Borno State, Nigeria, with the assault being repelled by Nigerian forces. At least 38 militants were killed during the battle. Boko Haram attacked the city for a second time in July 2014, capturing it.
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