Gunmen Storm Yobe State University This Morning, Attack Students

Gunmen, suspected to be members of Boko Haram, this morning stormed Damaturu, and ‎their first port of call was the Yobe State University located in Damaturu. The attack, which was ongoing as at 7.30am today, has seen residents of the town scampering for safety in confusion.

According to reports, the mobile Police base which is in the outskirts of the town has been burnt down by the rampaging gunmen who are now reportedly advancing to the main town of Damaturu.

Yobe state university students have now taken to the bushes in different directions for safety. More details later