Yobe state nigeria breaking news 2015
Here are some breaking news stories from Yobe State, Nigeria in 2015:
- Boko Haram Attack on Geidam: On January 7, 2015, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Geidam in Yobe State, killing at least 15 people and injuring many others. The attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed insurgents who stormed the town in the early hours of the morning. (Source: Premium Times)
- Bomb Blast in Damaturu: On January 25, 2015, a bomb blast rocked the city of Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others. The blast was believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram militants. (Source: Vanguard)
- Yobe State Government Declares Emergency: On February 14, 2015, the Yobe State Government declared a state of emergency in the state due to the increasing attacks by Boko Haram militants. The declaration was made by the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam. (Source: Leadership)
- Military Operation in Yobe State: On March 10, 2015, the Nigerian military launched a major operation in Yobe State to flush out Boko Haram militants from the state. The operation, code-named "Operation Restore Hope", was aimed at liberating the state from the grip of the insurgents. (Source: This Day)
- Boko Haram Attack on Gujba: On April 14, 2015, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Gujba in Yobe State, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others. The attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed insurgents who stormed the town in the early hours of the morning. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Yobe State Government Reopens Schools: On May 11, 2015, the Yobe State Government reopened schools in the state after a long closure due to the Boko Haram insurgency. The reopening of schools was seen as a major step towards normalizing life in the state. (Source: Punch)
- Boko Haram Attack on Buni Yadi: On June 2, 2015, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Buni Yadi in Yobe State, killing at least 15 people and injuring many others. The attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed insurgents who stormed the town in the early hours of the morning. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the breaking news stories from Yobe State, Nigeria in 2015. The year was marked by a series of attacks by Boko Haram militants, which led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state.