Boko Haram members stormed a Government Secondary School in the New Jerusalem area of Damaturu. Unlike the late-night raids seen later in the year, this was a targeted strike. The gunmen opened fire on students writing exams and teachers in their offices. Two of the attackers were reportedly killed by security forces during a subsequent shootout.

In a deceptive and brutal operation, a large convoy of Boko Haram insurgents entered Bargari (near Konduga) posing as Islamic preachers. The attackers summoned the villagers to the center of the community under the guise of delivering a religious sermon. Once a significant crowd had gathered, the insurgents opened fire on the unsuspecting residents and utilized IEDs to destroy homes and local shops. This "preacher ruse" was a psychological tactic used to lower the defenses of communities that had become wary of men in military uniforms.

Two gunmen riding motorcycles opened fire on troops manning a military checkpoint in Kano city. The sudden ambush injured one soldier, while the attackers fled the scene before reinforcements arrived. The incident heightened tension in Kano, which had already witnessed multiple Boko Haram-related shootings and bombings earlier in 2012.

Gunmen on motorcycles stormed Mazakuka village and attacked worshippers who were performing early morning (Subhi/Fajr) prayers inside the mosque. The attackers shot victims at close range, killing at least 18 people and injuring several others. The gunmen also kidnapped at least 7-11 worshippers, including the Chief Imam, and demanded a ransom of N60 million from families of the abducted victims