Following the recent dangerous trends in the activities of the deadly boko haram sect in the country especially the Christmas day systematic bombing of some churches in the country, President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in some parts of some states in the affected areas.

Making the declaration in a live broadcast to the nation today, the president said the Chief of Defence Staff has also been empowered to set up a special force unit with specialty in counter terrorism activities.

He also announced the temporary closure of land borders with Niger Republic and Chad over terrorist invasion pending the resolution of the impending security challenges in the country.
The areas affected are:
Borno State
a) Maidugiri Metropolitan LGA
b) Gamboru Ngala LGA
c) Banki Bama LGA
d) Biu LGA
e) Jere LGA

Yobe State
a) Damaturu LGA
b) Geidam LGA
c) Potiskum LGA
d) Buniyadi-Gujba LGA
e) Gasua-Bade LGA

Plateau State

a) Jos North LGA
b) Jos South LGA
c) Barkin-Ladi LGA
d) Riyom LGA

Niger State

a) Suleja LGA