First Battle of Maiduguri (2015)
First Battle of Maiduguri was a Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria on 25 January 2015. Nigerian military forces repelled the assault. Hundreds were reported dead in related clashes.
Quotes
[edit]- "We are prepared to do more [to counter the Boko Haram threat] but our ability to do more will depend to some degree on the full measure of credibility, accountability, transparency and peacefulness of this election."
- John Kerry, US Secretary of State
- BBC News, "Nigeria elections: John Kerry urges peaceful polls", 26 January 2015. [1]
- John Kerry, US Secretary of State
- "This will be the largest democratic election on the continent. Given the stakes, it’s absolutely critical that these elections be conducted peacefully — that they are credible, transparent and accountable."
- John Kerry, US Secretary of State
- The Guardian, "Hundreds dead as Boko Haram clashes with Nigerian army in Maiduguri", 26 January 2015. [2]
- John Kerry, US Secretary of State
- "The attacks have continued since Friday with no presence of security operatives."
- Adamu Kamale, Adamawa State Legislator
- The Guardian, "Hundreds dead as Boko Haram clashes with Nigerian army in Maiduguri", 26 January 2015. [3]
- Adamu Kamale, Adamawa State Legislator