Abuja, Rajab 5, 1434, May 15, 2013, SPA - Nigeria's president declared states of emergency Tuesday for three states, blaming "terrorists" aimed at "rebellion" who have caused "fear among our citizens and a near breakdown of law and order in parts of the country." The order, issued by President Goodluck Jonathan, applies to Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in northeastern Nigeria. He also noted a rise of insurgent violence in eight other states as well, including Nasarawa, where scores of police officers were killed last week, according to a report of CNN. --SPA 11:24 LOCAL TIME 08:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1110519