Nigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state

[Pete]

Nigeria: 'Many dead in Boko Haram raid' in Borno state

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22444417

"Fifty-five people have been killed in the north-east of Nigeria in co-ordinated attacks by the Boko Haram militant group, the Nigerian army says.

It said 105 prisoners were freed in the pre-dawn raid in Bama, Borno state.

Bama's police station, military barracks and government buildings were burned to the ground, said the military and witnesses...................."

Estimated to be around 200 attackers who came in by bus and car.

All they want to do is set up an Islamic state. Give Peace and Sharia a chance.

[Pete]

Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan declares emergency in states

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-22533974

"Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three states after a series of deadly attacks by Islamist militant groups.

The military will take "all necessary action" to "put an end to the impunity of insurgents and terrorists" in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, he said.

Mr Jonathan also ordered more troops to be sent to the north-eastern states.

Militants from Boko Haram have been blamed for most of the violence, which has left 2,000 people dead since 2010......................."

2,000 people? That's a lot of folks.

[Javadrinker]

Not too far from Jos, American School there.
A lot of really good things from up that way always.