Damaturu is the state capital of Yobe state in Northern Nigeria.

Understand

Damaturu District was a colonial creation having come into existence in 1902, when it was created out of Alagarno District of Borno Emirate by the British. The carving out of the district followed the conquest of the Borno Empire in 1902 by colonial forces under the command of Colonel Morland. Damaturu had a population of about 88,000 in the 2006 Census.

See

• 1 Yobe State University. Yobe State University was established in 2006 by Alh. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the then Executive Governor of Yobe State. (updated Jan 2022)

Buy

• Alheri Supermarket, Opposite state Low cost housing, Damaturu-Biu Rd. Daily 8AM-9PM. In-store shopping. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• Waro supermarket, Damaturu, ☏ +234-703-315-0707. Daily 8AM-10PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• Gee & Gee Groceries Intl, Damaturu. Daily 8AM-6PM. Grocery store. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• Kagum plaza, Maiduguri Rd. Daily 8AM-6PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
• Farsawa plaza, Gashua Rd, ☏ +234-703-623-0319. Daily 8AM-6PM. In-Store Shopping. (updated Jun 2021)

Eat

• Mama Edo Restaurant, Damaturu-Biu Rd, ☏ +234 803-622-9805. Daily 7AM-5PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• S.Twinkle Restaurant, Damaturu, ☏ +234 703-717-8721. Daily 8AM-9PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• Alsudaniya Restaurant, Sabon fegi, ☏ +234 802-552-4666. Daily 9AM-5PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• Nourish Food Restaurant And Catering Services, Maiduguri Rd, ☏ +234 806-900-1232. Daily 7AM-10PM. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
• AJ Mini Join, ☏ +234 813-620-2555. Daily. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
• Green Place Restaurant, Potiskum Rd, ☏ +234 803 409 1111. 24 hours. (updated Dec 2021)

Sleep

• Gaat Hotel, Near Yobe Scholars, ☏ +234-806-035-4488. Check-in: noon. Pool, free breakfast, air conditioning. ₦16,000. (updated Jun 2021)
• Zadiah Hotel, Damaturu, ☏ +234-806-869-9048. Check-out: noon. Free breakfast, free parking, air conditioning, restaurant. ₦10,350. (updated Jun 2021)

Stay safe

Boko Haram jihadist insurgents have been active in Damaturu, including a bombing in 2015 which killed 16 people.