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The federal government may be forced to explore options under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013 to continue to exercise emergency powers in the North-east states of Adamawa, Yobe, and Borno if the National Assembly fails to grant an extension of the state of emergency in the three states when it lapses on April 19.
At the moment, however, the Presidency and military authorities are keeping their options open and lobbying the federal lawmakers and politicians to approve an extension of the emergency rule to continue the offensive against the Boko Haram insurgents, investigation has revealed.
Boko Haram, which claims to be fighting for the establishment of an Islamic state in northern Nigeria, has killed more than 1, 000 people since 2009, when its uprising began.
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Source: ThisDay
At the moment, however, the Presidency and military authorities are keeping their options open and lobbying the federal lawmakers and politicians to approve an extension of the emergency rule to continue the offensive against the Boko Haram insurgents, investigation has revealed.
Boko Haram, which claims to be fighting for the establishment of an Islamic state in northern Nigeria, has killed more than 1, 000 people since 2009, when its uprising began.
Click here to read more
Source: ThisDay
