 On 14 May 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Yobe State along with nearby Borno and Adamawa States, due to the jihadist terrorist network Boko Harams insurgency. On 14 May 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Yobe State along with nearby Borno and Adamawa States, due to the jihadist terrorist network Boko Harams insurgency.. Mutungamiri weBoko Haram Abubakar Shekau akaberekerwa mumusha weShekau weYobe. 