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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Courts Politics Place: Plateau Place: Jos Place: Yelwa Place: Kano Person: Obasanjo Person: President Olusegun Obasanjo Person: Governor Joshua Dariye Person: Dariye Person: Major General Person: Chris Ali Person: Muslims Person: Christians Person: Stanley Bentu Organisation: Nigeria Organisation: Muslim Organisation: Christian

<p>A protester rides on two wheels carrying a firearm during a demonstration in Kathmandu. Picture: Niranjan Shrestha/AP</p>

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