Thousands of Nigerians are fleeing the north-eastern city of Maiduguri following a spate of recent attacks, which have killed at least 40 people.

Some of those leaving are students after the university was closed.

The attacks have been carried out by the radical Islamist group, Boko Haram, which opposes Western education and fights for Islamic rule.

The security forces have been accused of firing indiscriminately and killing civilians after the raids.

Boko Haram has carried out most of its attacks in Maiduguri but has also bombed targets in the capital, Abuja, in recent months.

The BBC's Bilkisu Babangida in Maiduguri says the city is gripped by fear with many people staying indoors.

Correspondents say bus stops are overcrowded as the exodus from the city grows.

Some people are leaving on foot with their belongings and livestock.

On Tuesday morning, a military patrol was targeted in Maiduguri and in the ensuing confusion, four people were shot dead and two soldiers wounded.

There has also been a blast at a church in the town of Suleja, near Abuja.

No casualties have been reported.

Our reporter says the university was closed following rumours that the group planned to attack the campus.

University authorities said they had closed the campus because of the growing insecurity in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.

Students were due to write end of term exams this week, but the authorities urged students to stay at home under the protection of their parents.

A student, Leke Oshubu, told the BBC the campus was tense.

"You can't read, you can't do anything in this kind of situation," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme.

Several residents told the BBC that following Tuesday's explosion, soldiers fired indiscriminately.

"They just came, shouting 'Hands up' and then started shooting. They think people like us - civilians - are hiding militants," a resident, who asked not be identified, said.

Legislators from Borno state held a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to condemn the military strategy and to call for an amicable solution to the conflict with Boko Haram, correspondents say.

The head of the military task force in Maiduguri, Brigadier General Jack Okechukwu Nwaogbo, defended his men.

"Soldiers are not animals who will be killing people indiscriminately. Anybody shot or killed by soldiers must have attacked them or is armed, which means he is part of the group we are out to tackle," he is quoted by the AFP news agency as saying.


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This is the beginning of collapse of Nigeria. One by one, states in Nigeria will collapse, Bornu, Bauchi, . . .

I hope Boko Haram intensify their attack on the military and paramilitary and other government institutions to quicken the process.

To make things faster, they should descend on SE states. I'm sure the Youths are capable of fending them off.

Ileke-IdI:

To make things faster, they should descend on SE states. I'm sure the Youths are capable of fending them off.

You are wicked.

Ileke-IdI:

To make things faster, they should descend on SE states. I'm sure the Youths are capable of fending them off.

When they have border with SW states and have already taken Kwara from you?

does nigeria actually have a government?

Obiagu1:

When they have border with SW states and have already taken Kwara from you?

But that's not going to separate Naija anytime soon. But we know that them descending on the SE would, I mean that's what all the noise on NL is about, no?

EzeUche:

You are wicked.  

Actually, thank you.
My horns are glowing.

tpia@:

does nigeria actually have a government?

Boko Haram will actually expose how empty and toothless Nigeria military and paramilitary are. This is not 1966 when they go about killing civilians while the real soldiers are there to fight them; the world won't tolerate such any more.

Let them face Boko Haram and see who wins.
Nigeria is all farce!

Obiagu1:

Boko Haram will actually expose how empty and toothless Nigeria military and paramilitary are. This is not 1966 when they go about killing civilians while the real soldiers are there to fight them; the world won't tolerate such any more.

Let them face Boko Haram and see who wins.
Nigeria is all farce!

gbamm well said

Ileke-IdI:

But that's  not going to separate Naija anytime soon. But we know that them descending on the SE would, I mean that's what all the noise on NL is about, no?

Actually you are right, if they descend on Ibadan, the SWners will simply vacate the city for them to take over and still pretend as if nothing happened but that will be different if such happens in the East; that could mark the beginning of another civil war.

Obiagu1:

Actually you are right, if they descend on Ibadan, the SWners will simply vacate the city for them to take over and still pretend as if nothing happened but that will be different if such happens in the East; that could mark the beginning of another civil war.

Yes, abi nau. So to make things faster, they should simply help the Fulanis desecrating your women in the SE. This is the best time for MASSOBs to show their claw and less street campaigns.

Ileke-IdI:

Yes, abi nau. So to make things faster, they should simply help the Fulanis desecrating your women in the SE. This is the best time for MASSOBs to show their claw and less street campaigns.

A wise military strategist that knows the importance of sea will first of all descend on those (the SW) that will pose no resistance to his men, take over their lands, the seaport and recruit enough women to service his men before they then prepare to descend on those (the SE) that will fight them.

Obiagu1:

A wise military strategist that knows the importance of sea will first of all descend on those (the SW) that will pose no resistance to his men, take over their lands, the seaport and recruit enough women to service his men before they then prepare to descend on those (the SE) that will fight them.

All this one na story story.

Obiagu1:

This is the beginning of collapse of Nigeria. One by one, states in Nigeria will collapse, Bornu, Bauchi, . . .

I hope Boko Haram intensify their attack on the military and paramilitary and other government institutions to quicken the process.

Why hope for the attack of the millitart and other Govt? Since an attack on the SE will quicken the collapse of Nigeria, why not make that happen? What's the other story you're yarning?

Ileke-IdI:

All this one na story story.

Why hope for the attack of the millitart and other Govt? Since an attack on the SE will quicken the collapse of Nigeria, why not make that happen? What's the other story you're yarning?

Agreed that an attack on the SE will quicken the collapse of Nigeria but they have to get prepared before embarking on such dangerous mission, won't they? Their main objective is to descend on the SE but they have to reinforce, which means take over the SW, their land, their sea, their women before the final mission on the SE.

Agreed?

Back to the topic!

Obiagu1:

Agreed that an attack on the SE will quicken the collapse of Nigeria but they have to get prepared before embarking on such dangerous mission, won't they? Their main objective is to descend on the SE but they have to reinforce, which means take over the SW, their land, their sea, their women before the final mission on the SE.

Agreed?

Eh ehn. So put a full stop right there. Nobody asked for stories. We know the opposite of what una say always happens on NL.

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Obiagu1:

This is the beginning of collapse of Nigeria. One by one, states in Nigeria will collapse, Bornu, Bauchi, . . .

I hope Boko Haram intensify their attack on the military and paramilitary and other government institutions to quicken the process.

YOU ARE A BLOODY slowpoke !!! Your country's going through a difficult time, innocent people, men, women, and children,  have been murdered in cold blood by this notorious sect, yet you spew rubbish here, calling for the fall of other states to Boko Haram? Are you f@&king mad       ?!!!

Lets Nigerians invade ASO-ROCK. Cant Boko Horam, bomb that dump? SO more sensible people can rule Nigeria.

Obiagu1:

This is the beginning of collapse of Nigeria. One by one, states in Nigeria will collapse, Bornu, Bauchi, . . .

I hope Boko Haram intensify their attack on the military and paramilitary and other government institutions to quicken the process.

yes

Ileke-IdI:

To make things faster, they should descend on SE states. I'm sure the Youths are capable of fending them off.

If they do then the whole Ndigbo will declare war even a 1 year old baby.

this spare part seller called Obiagu1, my advice for you is to stick ur gun where it belongs, u know nothing about the southwest or any other part of the country except ur region

if u cant beat them, u flee or better still join them

alj_harem:

gbamm well said

You i have been watching you for a very long time now, today will side us Ndigbo tomorrow you will side Yoruba and the next Hausa. Ajezera where do u stand? you can reply me with a heavy bombardment.

Who will win? Boko animals or Gej government.? The battle line as been drawn.

Panzastrip:

You i have been watching you for a very long time now, today will side us Ndigbo tomorrow you will side Yoruba and the next Hausa. Ajezera where do u stand? you can reply me with a heavy bombardment.

now what do you mean "i side"

when people talk sense then i side, now look at the bolded part i agreed with obiagu1

if obiagu says rubbish then i would try to prove him wrong like this quote

obiagu1

Quote from: Obiagu1 on Today at 07:42:09 PM
This is the beginning of collapse of Nigeria. One by one, states in Nigeria will collapse, Bornu, Bauchi, . . .

I hope Boko Haram intensify their attack on the military and paramilitary and other government institutions to quicken the process.

u see, this a rubbish above

i side only sensable people and i am a detribalised nigerian who looks at the interest of nigerian first before anyother ethnic group

that is the way i operate. speak the truth [quote][/quote]

I hear you

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ocelot2006:

YOU ARE A BLOODY slowpoke !!! Your country's going through a difficult time, innocent people, men, women, and children,  have been murdered in cold blood by this notorious sect, yet you spew rubbish here, calling for the fall of other states to Boko Haram? Are you f@&king mad       ?!!!

Going thru a difficult time When have we ever seen a good time?
Keep deceiving yourself. My father hoped for a good time, now it's turn to hope for a good time? Rubbish!

Call a spade a spade, it's not working. Nigeria has never and will never work.

This is not good,i don't blame u guys callng for boko haram to takeova d south east, if u were in borno,u wouldn't be talkng that way, am out of here,