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.

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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