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State of Emergency: In Adamawa, dusk to dawn curfew imposed

May 17, 2013 no comments

A dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed on Adamawa state, currently under a state of emergency. Lt. Jaafaru Nuhu, spokesman of the 23rd Brigade who are operating in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, sa...

ACN opposes “state of emergency” declaration

May 16, 2013 no comments

Major opposition party, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), has said it opposes President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to declare a state of emergency in three flashpoint northern states, describ...

Tension rises as over 2,000 troops storm Borno, Yobe and Adamawa

May 16, 2013 no comments

There is tension in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states as Nigeria’s military launches a large-scale campaign in the northern states to flush out members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Local witness...

WATCH: President Jonathan declares “state of emergency” in...

May 15, 2013 no comments

NIGERIA’S president, Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, known hotspots for Boko Haram violence in northern Nigeria. In a televised ad...

Nigeria Governors’ Forum against declaring state of emergency

May 13, 2013 no comments

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) in a meeting on Monday called on the Federal Government to disregard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and other troubled states, clai...

Boko Haram beheads four in Borno, including two Islamic clerics

May 6, 2013 no comments

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly beheaded four in Ngamdu, a border town between Borno and Yobe states. Two Islamic clerics were among the victims, according to agency reports. One of the clerics...

Boko Haram: 5 civilians, 2 policemen killed in Yobe shootout

May 2, 2013 no comments

Spokesman for the Joint Task Force Lt. Eli Lazarus has confirmed seven deaths in a shootout between soldiers and Boko Haram extremists in Gashua, Yobe state. According to reports, five civilians and ...

Five policemen, 20 gunmen killed in Yobe attacks – Police Commis...

April 26, 2013 no comments

Five policemen and 20 gunmen were killed in the latest sectarian attacks in Yobe, authorities have confirmed. Police commissioner in the troubled region, Sanusi Rufai, said the suspected Boko Haram g...

Seven killed in Yobe terror attack

April 25, 2013 no comments

NAN – The Joint Task Force (JTF) on security in Yobe has confirmed the death of two policemen and five suspected terrorists in an attack early on Thursday. The policemen and terrorists lost the...

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kill seven in Yobe

April 12, 2013 no comments

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect struck in Damaturu on Thursday, killing four policemen and three civilians in an ambush. According to the Vanguard, the gunmen attacked the Tarmu...

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