| 5,696,979 |
12.11235 |
13.11823 |
Nigeria |
|
Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram killed five members of a vigilante group, the Civilian JTF or BVYG, at Tuba village of Ladin Buta ward of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. |
| 5,696,984 |
11.84644 |
13.16027 |
Nigeria |
|
Several hours following a bombing at an outdoor market, of supporters of current Governor Kashim Shettima (ANPP) attack the convoy of the former governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, also of the ANPP, near the Shehu of Borno's palace. The youth were alleging that the recent market bombing was masterminded by the former governor, not Boko Haram as widely suspected. No reported causalities or injury. |
| 5,696,988 |
11.84644 |
13.16027 |
Nigeria |
|
Suspected Boko Haram detonate an explosive at a busy outdoor market, at least thirty dead, plus fifty injuries. The attack is notable as the attack occurred on the Prophet Mohammed birthday. |
| 5,696,991 |
5.00408 |
6.25865 |
Nigeria |
|
Women from Agudama-Epie in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State staged a peaceful protest over the killing of a youth from the area, which according to them was due to the poor handling of a land dispute by the state government. The women blocked the busy Agudama-Epie axis of the Mbiama-Yenagoa road for over two hours, thereby disrupting vehicular traffic. |
| 5,696,994 |
9.08333 |
7.53333 |
Nigeria |
|
Family and supports of a Nigerian student murdered in Cyprus the previous September organize and stage a protest against the Cypriot government for their "nonchalant" manner of handling the case. The protest occurred near the Rockview Hotel in Abuja. |
| 5,697,000 |
8.5 |
4.55 |
Nigeria |
|
Supporters of the APC, angered at a local PDP party secretariat building nearby, forcibly removed a PDP flag and replaced it with one of their own. In response PDP supporters mobilized to clash with APC, but were dispersed by police before any violence occurred. Both parties claim ownership of the building - the resolution is presently working it's way through the court system. |
| 5,697,003 |
6.14543 |
6.78845 |
Nigeria |
|
Two simultaneous protests occurred on the River Niger Bridge. The first group, angered at the discovery of a dead body, identified as an operative of the state Transport Agency (ASTA) was found in a trailer driven by a Northerner presumed to be an Hausaman. The group reportedly set a vehicle alight and nearly lynched its driver. The second group was protesting against the "high handedness of the leadership of old motor spare parts market in Onitsha." It is not clear if the convergence of the two protests was coincidental. |
| 5,697,006 |
6.14543 |
6.78845 |
Nigeria |
|
Two simultaneous protests occurred on the River Niger Bridge. The first group, mainly populated by MASSOB, was angered at the discovery of a dead body, identified as an operative of the state Transport Agency (ASTA) was found in a trailer driven by a Northerner presumed to be an Hausaman. The group reportedly set a vehicle alight. The second group was protesting against the "high handedness of the leadership of old motor spare parts market in Onitsha." It is not clear if the convergence of the two protests was coincidental. |
| 5,697,010 |
4.67366 |
7.36201 |
Nigeria |
|
Ogoni youths from the four Local Government Areas that make up Ogoniland converged at Bori, the political headquarters of the Ogoni's to protest against the proposed redeployment the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mbu Joseph Mbu. Political leaders want the comissioner to be redeployed following the "botched" handeling of a politcal rally in Rumuola on 12/01. The protesters believe the Senator was shot by was shot by policemen drafted from the Rivers State Police Command, not those under the direction of Mbu. |
| 5,697,015 |
11.66207 |
14.02014 |
Nigeria |
|
Six killed and about thirty injured, including several Cameroonians as military forces battled Boko Haram at Banki, border town with Cameroon's Amchide. Residents there said the Nigerian troops fired heavily and indiscriminately at fleeing militants, who fled into Cameroon. The clash began after Boko Haram fighters detonated a hand grenade at a police station. |
