Second 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 4 July 2014, militants from Boko Haram attacked the city of Damboa, Borno State, Nigeria, killing 20 Nigerian soldiers and over 50 militants. The battle was the second attempt by Boko Haram to seize Damboa after a failed first attempt in January.
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