Nigerian authorities recently arrested Kabiru Sokoto at a Borno state governor's mansion. Sokoto is believed to have planned the Christmas Day bombings at five churches in northern Nigeria by the Islamic terror group Boko Haram, according to a report from the Associated Press.
His arrest, however, did not last long; authorities were transferring Sokoto from a police station in Abuja to one in Abaji when they were attacked and Sokoto escaped.
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Nigerian President declares state of emergency following Islamic attacks against Christians
After visiting St. Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla just outside the capital city of Abuja, Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency following the recent bomb attacks - a series of five - by Muslims against Christians on Christmas Day that left more than 200 people dead.
As part of the emergency efforts, parts of Nigeria's borders will be closed and a counter-terrorism taskforce will be established.
Following President Jonathan's (who is a Christian from the south of Nigeria) election last April violence errupted leaving more than 500 people dead.
As part of the emergency efforts, parts of Nigeria's borders will be closed and a counter-terrorism taskforce will be established.
Following President Jonathan's (who is a Christian from the south of Nigeria) election last April violence errupted leaving more than 500 people dead.
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