Pres. Jonathan declares state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe
President Jonathan has declared an indefinite 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 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:
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"
Comments
I have never supported my president like I did this evening.
Its obvious from his countenance how bitter and concerned he is. "this is an act of war"
atleast now they know this Dog can bite.
God bless our president,Long live Nigeria.