Update on the situation in Nigeria

[theHandpuppet]

This report doesn't bode well and I already have no faith that the Nigerian gov't is capable of mounting a rescue of the kidnapped girls.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27417778
BBC News
14 May 2014
Nigeria soldiers 'fire at army commander in Maiduguri'

Soldiers in Nigeria have opened fire on their commander in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri, witnesses say.

Maj-Gen Ahmed Mohammed escaped unhurt after soldiers shot at his car at the Maimalari barracks, the sources said.

The soldiers blamed him for the killing of their colleagues in an ambush by suspected Boko Haram militants.

Meanwhile, Nigeria's president has ruled out freeing Boko Haram prisoners in exchange for the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls.... MORE

[pampango]

1. Sure sounds bad. Thanks for the update, theHandpuppet. n/t

[theHandpuppet]

2. The Nigerian people have given up on their government

The government is so totally corrupt and inept, latest reports are that the citizens have formed vigilante groups to protect themselves from attacks by Boko Haram. The military is useless.

[m-lekktor]

3. I was wondering about this as well.

i would like to keep up. THANKS for posting this update!