Deadly clashes hit Nigeria

The Muslim group, Boko Haram, which means 'Western Education is Prohibited' wants Nigeria to adopt sharia, or Islamic law [AFP]

Fighting began in Bauchi state on Sunday and spread to Borno, Kano and Yobe [Reuters]

Churches, prisons and government buildings have been burnt and attacked in the clashes [AFP]

Residents of Maiduguri in Borno said they had seen youths armed with machetes, knives, locally made guns and home-made explosives [AFP]

Many Nigerians have fled their homes following the fighting, leaving some Maiduguri streets deserted on Tuesday [AFP]

A number of Boko Haram members have been arrested, and authorities have enforced curfews in places where clashes took place [Reuters]