Curfew Imposed on Nigerian City
Yobe State's governor has imposed a curfew on Potiskum following a series of bombings and shootings carried out by the Boko Haram sect.
Insecurity in Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Potiskum Violence Worsens - Official, Two Sons Killed, Colleges and Homes Burnt
Daily Trust, 23 October 2012
The violence rocking Potiskum worsened yesterday with the killing of several soldiers, a senior government officer and his two children, as well as burning of three key colleges… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Residents Flee City As Death Toll Hits 31
This Day, 22 October 2012
Following series of attacks that have left at least 31 dead and many buildings and properties razed by Boko Haram in the last three days, hundreds of residents of Potiskum are… Read more »
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Nigeria:
13 Not 34 Killed in Potiskum, JTF Says
Daily Trust, 22 October 2012
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Yobe state has denied report that 34 people were killed Saturday night in Potiskum saying a total 13 people were the actual casualty figure. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Gunmen Bomb JTF Patrol Van in Potiskum
Daily Trust, 22 October 2012
Gunmen last night bombed a patrol van of the Joint Task Force (JTF) at Yindiski Ward, along Gashua road in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
JTF Convoy Attacked, One Vehicle Bombed
Daily Trust, 21 October 2012
A vehicle belonging to the Joint Task Force in Yobe state was this evening bombed around Yindinski area, along Gashua road in Potiskum, Yobe state. Read more »