The study analyzed changes in how land is used in Damaturu, Nigeria, from 1986 to 2017 using satellite images and ground data. The researchers found that over the 31-year period, there was an increase in built-up areas, open spaces, and vegetation, while agricultural land decreased. This shift was mainly due to the town's growth and increased interest in developing built-up areas. The accuracy of the land cover classification was high, showing that the method used was reliable.