location: Maiduguri
notes: Between 27 to 30 July 2009, Boko Haram clashed with police and military forces in Maiduguri (Borno). During the four-day uprising by Boko Haram around 800 people were killed and hundreds arrested. As a result of the fighting BH leader (Mohammed Yusuf) was captured and later executed. BH quickly appointed a new leader, changed tactics and became even more violent. (Total number of fatalities divided equally across 4 events with 200 fatalities coded for each event.)
target_text: location: Maiduguri, fatalities: 200