President Goodluck Jonathan declares state of emergency in three Northern states

President Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three Northern states -Adamawa, Borno and Yobe State, citing insecurity. The president has given the military the authority to take over the security of the states. He said the efforts at dialogue with militants will continue but he will take extra ordinary measures to maintain peace.

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. Onterrorism, 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.