The military says it has closed a long stretch of its
northeastern border with Cameroon to stop extremists using Nigeria as a
haven and launch pad for attacks.
Brig. Gen. Rogers
Nicholas of the 23rd Armored Brigade told reporters Saturday he was
exercising emergency powers because it is "imperative" to seal the
border between Cameroon and Adamawa state against illegal crossings.
He said customs and immigration officials are working with soldiers and police "to ensure that nothing crosses into Nigeria."
Large stretches of that porous border are generally left unpatrolled.
The
border between Borno state and Cameroon, which Nigerian troops and a
jet bomber crossed last month in pursuit of extremists, apparently
remains open.
The move will affect hundreds of traders who routinely cross the border.
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