The capital of Yobe State, Damaturu, is currently under attack by Boko Haram insurgents, according to reports from the area.

"Resident of Maisandari area, an outskirt of Damaturu, said the attackers came through the eastern part of the town and started shooting sporadically," Daily Trust Online reports this Tuesday night, April 9, 2019.

It qquoted one of the residents, Usaini Maisandari, as saying that they were outside his home when they saw the assailants coming into the area in Hilux vans that are laden with anti-aircraft guns.

“We all scampered for safety. Can you hear the gunshot and explosions? I want you to pray for us please,” he said.

Daily Trust's correspondent confirmed seeing heavy armed soldiers in four armoured carrier and many Hilux vans advancing toward the insurgents’ direction.