| 5,708,430 |
11.0534 |
12.8164 |
Nigeria |
|
Boko Haram launched a series of suicide attacks outside of Maiduguri in Gumsuri beginning the evening of 15/10, continuing into 16/10 in Maiduguri proper. 37 dead over the two days. |
| 5,708,434 |
9.08333 |
7.53333 |
Nigeria |
|
Members of NULGE protest over a delay in pensions. |
| 5,708,438 |
7.80236 |
6.74301 |
Nigeria |
|
The Kogi State chapter of the NUP protest in Lokoja over pensions. |
| 5,708,442 |
11.84644 |
13.16027 |
Nigeria |
|
"Scores" dead after suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers attacked three targets at Tudun Natsira and one at Banakwai all in Ajilari area of Gommari in Maiduguri. The targets were believed to be mosques - the attackers were disguised as worshippers. Death totals reached 37 over the two days of attacks. |
| 5,708,448 |
6.88209 |
3.1931 |
Nigeria |
|
Two young men were reported killed and another seriously injured by members of a vigilance group in Papalanto. The victims, all Igede from Benue State, were believed attacked for this reason. |
| 5,708,452 |
5.52627 |
7.48959 |
Nigeria |
|
APGA supporters and some civil society groups "at the weekend" held a protest at the party's secretariat over a series of rejected petitions by their party's candidates. |
| 5,708,456 |
10.88639 |
13.63 |
Nigeria |
|
Boko Haram suicide bombers attack Dar village, Madagali LGA on 17/10 of Madagali, kill 12 residents. |
| 5,708,460 |
10.88639 |
13.63 |
Nigeria |
|
Military forces ambush a group of Boko Haram members, killing 30 after a gun battle. Three soldiers abducted. Location a matter of dispute - the article lead describes the action in Borno, though the text of the article claims the event occurred in villages of Kirchinga/Imirsa of Madagali, Adamawa. The ambush may have been a response to a suicide attack in the area the previous day. Boko Haram reportedly killed 3 soldiers an abducted one senior officer while disguised a local vigilantes. |
| 5,708,464 |
11.84644 |
13.16027 |
Nigeria |
|
A suicide bomber from suspected Boko Haram was shot dead by security forces during an attempt to bomb the headquarters of 7 Division of the Nigeria Army in Maiduguri. |
| 5,708,469 |
7.43333 |
3.91667 |
Nigeria |
|
One person was feared dead and 15 others injured in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during a bloody clash between members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Tipper Drivers Association. The fracas began on 18/10 and continued into the following day. |
