Fears of Boko Haram Raids; Borno State Closes Schools

As the Boko Haram attacks continue despite the state of emergency rule in the three north-eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, imposed by the Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the Borno state government has closed schools because of fears of attacks by the Islamist militant group, also known as Boko Haram, which Amnesty International said killed at least 170 students and teachers last year.