by Isi Esene Guerrilla attacks on security patrols seem to be the preferred attack tactic by militant groups who are determined on destabilizing the fragile security structure of the country. Gunmen in Damaturu, Yobe State, today attacked a patrol van conveying security men. Many of the military security men in the patrol vehicle were said... Read More

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Explosion and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Eyewitnesses in Damaturu, capital of Yobe are reporting mutiple bomb explosions and gunfires. Those responsible for these are unclear but we shall keep you posted.

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June 24, 2012

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Prison Break: Boko Haram frees 40 inmates from Yobe prisons

by Tolu Orekoya Reuters is reporting a prison break in Damaturu, Yobe, freeing the prisoners from the prisons, in a bold attack on Sunday. According to said Patrick Egbuniwe, Yobe State police commissioner, “There was an attack on the Yobe prison this morning, the Boko Haram sect attacked the prison through the Emir palace, 40 inmates escaped. “They attacked with rifles, the... Read More

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June 20, 2012

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We’ve heard that before: President Jonathan can rule from anywhere in the world, says Maku

by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has come out forcefully to condemn those who are criticising President Jonathan for travelling abroad when Nigeria is literally on fire. 24-hour curfews have been imposed on two states –Yobe and Kaduna, tensions between Christians and Muslims are approaching a crescendo, yet the president went ahead with... Read More

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June 19, 2012

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24-hour curfew re-introduced in Kaduna

by Stanley Azuakola On Sunday, a 24-hour curfew was introduced in Kaduna following a series of bomb blasts in Christian worship centres which sparked off reprisals by Christians. The next day, the curfew was reduced to 12 hours. However, following fresh violence Tuesday in Tudun Wada area of the state capital, the state government on... Read More

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June 19, 2012

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Behind locked doors: 24-hour curfew declared in Damaturu

by Stanley Azuakola At least a curfew is better than coffins. That is probably the reasoning behind the Yobe State government’s decision to declare a 24-hour curfew following Monday’s exchange of fire between security forces and members of the Boko Haram sect. According to a government statement on Tuesday, the “immediate imposition of a 24-hour curfew within... Read More

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June 18, 2012

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Damaturu residents run for cover as gunshots, explosions rock the city

by Stanley Azuakola Yesterday it was Kaduna. Today Damaturu, the capital of Yobe, is the city under siege. Frightened residents of the city have locked themselves in their homes, following the barrage of gunshots and explosions which began at the Sabon Pegi area of the city and spread quickly to other areas. Meanwhile, unknown gunmen on Sunday night... Read More

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Gunmen again attack security patrol team in Yobe

Explosion and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Prison Break: Boko Haram frees 40 inmates from Yobe prisons

We’ve heard that before: President Jonathan can rule from anywhere in the world, says Maku

24-hour curfew re-introduced in Kaduna

Behind locked doors: 24-hour curfew declared in Damaturu

Damaturu residents run for cover as gunshots, explosions rock the city

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