state of emergency in three Northern states,
Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, citing insecurity. He
made the announcement in a nationwide live
broadcast this evening. With this declaration, the
president has given the military the authority to
take over the security of the states, though all
political office holders in the states would still
continue in office.
President Jonathan said the efforts at dialogue
with militants will continue but will take extra
ordinary measures to maintain peace. He
immediately ordered troops to be deployed to the
states to arrest and detain suspected terrorists,
take over of suspicious buildings, and detain
persons suspected to be in possession of arms. On
terrorism, he said:
"We will hunt them down, fish them out and
bring them to justice. No matter what it takes,
we will win this war against terror"
This action is so long overdue. Just wondering why
Nassarawa wasn't included.
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