Massive troops movement towards three troubled northern states states has started in Nigeria, after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the places where insurgency has become very much pronounced.
The oil rich African country's ministry of defence yesterday said the troops' movement was aimed at getting rid of terrorists along the nation's territories.
Residents of the Yobe, Adamawa and Borno, said a large influx of soldiers and military equipment has begun sending fears into the heart of the civilians who fear they could be caught up in the impending fight between troops and militants.
An Islamic militant group, Boko Haram has taken over several local governments areas in the affected states and were threatening to extend their influence to other parts of the country.
The insurgents have been attacking government structures, killing politicians, government officials, traditional rulers, soldiers, police and civilians.
On Tuesday, Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three troubled northern states, where a radical Islamist outfit has been carrying out killings and battling with government forces.
In a televised address to the nation, Jonathan said the military will take "all necessary action" to "put an end to the impunity of insurgents and terrorists.
Boko Haram has killed more than 2000 people since it started insurgency in 2009.
It concentrates its activities in the three states where the emergency was declared with frequent shift to neighbouring states.
Recently a breakaway sect, Ansaru and a cult, Ombatse joined in the attacks and killings.
On Thursday, Ombatse opened fire on police officers during an ambush in Nasarawa state killing 30 of the security operatives.
Police authorities in the state of Nasarawa said the officers were on their way to arrest the leader of the group when they were killed.
