NEWS BREAK- Heavy Shooting In Yobe State

The city of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, has come under the attack of heavily armed militant youths, a source from the city said that "Gun shots are coming from different angles," he said.

Gasua road and adjourning streets in the state capital are said to be a no go area as at the time of filling in this report. Source said that many residents of the city are trapped indoors.

The Joint Task Force in the area said it has mobilized enough men to repel the rampaging youths. A security source promised that the situation will be brought under control.

No one has been able to identify the reason for this latest attack on the flashpoint city.