Islamist groups launched new attacks against security forces in northern Nigeria, a day after nearly 40 people died in bloody clashes between police and a radical Islamic group in Bauchi.
The BBC also reported a tally of ‘100 bodies, mostly of militants, near the police headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, where hundreds are fleeing their homes.’ A ‘gun battle also raged for hours in Potiskum, Yobe State and a police station was set on fire.’ ‘There has also been an attack in Wudil, some 20km (12 miles) from Kano, the largest city in northern Nigeria’ that left three people dead.
A Reuters reporter counted 32 bodies at two police stations in Bauchi, and said that dozens were injured among the more than 200 detainees. The official death toll issued by the government was 39, including a soldier.
Three attacks in northern Nigeria over two days of violence have brought about a total of 150 killed.
“I’m calling on all the people of Bauchi to remain calm and rest assured that the situation is under control,” said Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi state. There is temporary calm in Bauchi, after authorities ordered a curfew and deployed troops in the city.
Islamic militants, self-described as ‘Taliban’ and armed with explosives and weapons, are said to be fighting against Western education, Western culture, and science which they consider sinful and against Islamic teaching.
Via BBC
