Battle of Gwoza

On August 6, 2014, militants from Boko Haram stormed the town of Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria, seizing control of the city. The militants destroyed government buildings and churches, and massacred fleeing civilians in villages in and around Gwoza. At least 600 civilians were killed in the aftermath of the fall of the city.

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict		Battle of Goshi	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict		Battle of Tourou	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	2014	Battle of Gwoza	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	2015	Battle of Gwoza	battle	Wikidata