Obasanjo declares state of emergency

NIGERIA’S president declared a state of emergency yesterday in the state of Plateau, sacking the governor and dissolving the state legislature following Muslim and Christian fighting that has killed hundreds.

Obasanjo declares state of emergency
Wed, 19 May, 2004 - 01:00
Dulue Mbachu

President Olusegun Obasanjo said Governor Joshua Dariye and elected officials had “encouraged acts that have subverted peace and tranquility”.

Replacing Dariye is retired Major General Chris Ali.

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