Yobe

/ ˈjəʊˌbI /

noun

1. a state of Nigeria, in the NE. Capital: Damaturu. Pop: 2 321 591 (2006). Area: 45 502 sq km (17 568 sq miles)

Example Sentences

"The fuel tanker was coming from Kano and heading to Nguru in Yobe state when the driver lost control of the vehicle."

From BBC

Twenty-four-hour curfews remain in place in Borno, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe after authorities there accused “hoodlums” of violence.

From BBC

Governments in the states of Kano, Jigawa, Yobe and Katsina have been ordered not to leave their homes - and therefore not attend protests - on Friday.

From BBC

Likewise, Yobe State Government imposed a curfew on the areas of Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, where it says "hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to vandalise and loot government and private properties".

From BBC

The mourners died after their vehicle drove over an explosive device planted by the insurgents in Yobe state.

From BBC