Nigeria 's president declared states of emergency Tuesday for three states , blaming `` terrorists '' aimed at `` rebellion '' who have caused `` fear among our citizens and a near breakdown of law and order in parts of the country . '' States of emergency are declared for Borno , Adamawa and Borno states . President says `` insurgents and terrorists '' are trying to destabilize Borno . They 've taken over part of Borno state , killed civilians and officials , he adds . `` We will hunt them down ( and ) bring them to justice , '' Jonathan says .
States of emergency are declared for Borno , Adamawa and Borno states . President says `` insurgents and terrorists '' are trying to destabilize Borno . They 've taken over part of Borno state , killed civilians and officials , he adds . `` We will hunt them down ( and ) bring them to justice , '' Jonathan says .