location: Gwoza
notes: Boko Haram gunmen attacked the north-eastern town of Gwoza leaving 'dozens' dead and a local leader missing in a pre-dawn attack. The attackers also burnt down the divisional police headquarters, the local government secretariat and other public buildings in the town. There was no reported resistance from village militia. Boko Haram gained control of the town following the attack. Later reports claim 100 deaths.
target_text: location: Gwoza, fatalities: 100