The violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has denied reports that his spokesman Abu Qada, has been arrested by the State Security Service.
The denial came even as the confusion set off by initial reports of Qada's arrest on Tuesday deepened.
Qaqa, known for granting interviews and issuing statements on behalf of the group, was reportedly arrested in Kaduna by the SSS, early on Wednesday.
However, speaking with journalists from an unknown location on Thursday, a man who claimed he was Qada said the militant arrested was one Abu Dardaa.
"The person that was arrested was Abu Dardaa and not Abu-Qaqa. I am Abul Qaqa, the spokesman for the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda'awati Wal Jihad. Abu Dardaa is the head of the Lagina (Dept) of public enlightenment and not the spokesman," the man said.
The militant went on to say that Dardaa was asked by the sect to meet with government officials after the group had decided to respond to the government's call for dialogue.
"The arrest of Abu Dardaa is an outright deception and betrayal by the Nigerian government and security agents. They proclaimed dialogue and are doing the opposite. His arrest has proved to us that they were waiting for us to avail ourselves so that they can arrest us.
"We purposely sent Abu Dardaa to Kaduna to discuss with some key government functionaries on the issue of dialogue. Indeed, he had started talking to them but unknown to him, they (had) directed some security agents to trail him and arrest him.
"This is exactly what happened. He volunteered to present himself for the dialogue but was betrayed. Everybody knows our capability and tactics of operation. It is evidently clear that none of our members could be caught on a platter of gold and without confrontation."
He added that their plan was to hold further meetings with government after the exploratory talks.
He said, "We initially thought that the much talked about dialogue was true and we actually resolved that after the initial meeting with Dardaa, we would send five representatives to stand for us.
"Part of what we told him to discuss with the government representatives was the unconditional release of our members as pre-condition for any further discussion."
Qada urged government to release all their members in detention, adding that it was the only panacea for peace.
"I want to reiterate that we want all our members to be released for peace to return and for dialogue to hold."
Qada spoke on the heels of reports on Thursday that security agencies had not confirmed if the man arrested on Tuesday was the sect's spokesperson.
Sources in the security service have been reluctant to confirm the identity of the suspect arrested, saying he was being interrogated to confirm his identity.
A source in one of the security services told Reuters that the suspect had been flown to Abuja for interrogation.
"He is under interrogation," the source said on condition of anonymity, declining to provide further details.
However, the spokesperson for the SSS, Maryln Ogar, had told the AFP that she was not aware of the arrest.
"When you have an ongoing operation, a lot of people are brought in, and until you are able to put a face to a name nothing can be confirmed," Ogar reportedly said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Jokers, they were boasting in earlier reports tat they would not negotiate with GEJ until he becomees a Muslim after repenting. now they arrest one of you and you now say he was embrassing dialogue, the group keeps blowing hot and cold.
ReplyDeleteYou now see the coward that you are. You have said that the only means of dialoged was for President Jonathan to repent and become a Muslim and the whole Country to be turned to Muslim, that conclude that you are actually animal but in human structure. Woo betide you and all members of the(gboko haram) sect all your sponsors for killings innocent human souls.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joke,u never thought that the security will track you down and you are claiming the you were going for dialogue.i think you insane nemesis will caught up with u
ReplyDeleteHeroes don't hide and fight, only cowards do that. Whether the person arrested is Abul Qaqa or Abu Daadaa, one down, more to go. The Almighty God is fighting the battle not GEJ or government. Already there is a faction among you, you will break into many more factions, fight against yourselves and completely eliminate yourselves. The Almighty God is a grand warfare master who never looses any battle. You will soon be silenced, permanently.
ReplyDeleteWhether it is qaka that was arrested or Dadarr, it is a step ahead for them to be flushed out of this Country. They should keep him and not hand him to our loosed police to avoid what happened with the escape of SOkoto. They wiil come out. They now have a slinter group which has vowed to fight against the Qaka's group.
ReplyDeleteThese people are not Muslims at all, they are people from Chad and Niger. Nigeria government should try to beef-up our security by arresting unwanted elements in the country without correct document of entry. All the borders to tight-up their security. Can you imagine Abu Qada or Abu Daadaa all are fake names but I know God will arrest them and will not release for life, amen. Hausas are mixed-up with these Cameroonians so you hardly identify them, that is why you see them killing people like goats. A reasonable Nigerian will not be behaving like animals as they are doing but God of mercy will punish them with their sponsors where ever, whoever he/she may be.
ReplyDelete"These people are not Muslims at all..."
ReplyDeleteSharrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaap!
If your senses are intact and functional, you will know that these people are a special breed of Muslims... The fanatical and animalistic type. No offense against Muslims (I have many Muslim friends whom I love)
I have traveled more than half of the world and I have studied crimes at many levels. I remark: No man (Chadian, Cameroonian, etc) can cause this kind of havoc in a foreign land (Nigeria) without help/invitation by some locals (Nigerians).
The solution to this problem is very near; The government knows it... They are just too scared to make the decision.
GOD BLESS NIGERIA!
ONE DOWN..........THEY ARE CLOSING UP ON U.
ReplyDeleteRejoice fellow nigerians for, the end of this shameful sect is around the corner. Since the day they dare attacking God's Houses, they've signed their own death warrant. And soon, very soon, they will be totally and definitively become a forgotten page in our beloved country's history books... May God help our security forces.
ReplyDeletestupid...we will get to you all one by one. qaqa or daarda, one day your leader will be caught. i can assure you that because the blood of the innocent shall not be spill in vain
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely going down by the POWER of the ALL COMSUMING FIRE-The Lord of Hosts is His Name.We had similiar sect from the northern part of Nigeria and its environ-Niger called shantima or something in the 80s.Where are they now?everything that has a begining definitely has a ultimate Ending.Naija only need to cry out to the All-Seeing,All-Knowing,and All-POWERFUL God.L.A.O
ReplyDeleteIs somebody here? these animals are trying to fool us by saying its not Abul Qaqa that was caught. Don't be fooled,we have one of the best intelligence in this part of the world to mistake Qaqa for Dardaa or whatever they callled him.VOICE and SPEECH EXPERTS shd be brought in to compare the statement of this criminal and the previous statements made by the supposed Qaqa.The animal that had debunked the claims of security agencies to have arrested the spokesman of the group, to me, was more articulate than the former spokesman of the sect both by choice of words and in presentation. Pls readers, look towards this direction in your analysis of the unfolding scenario...The labour of the heros past shall not be in vain . . .ONE NIGERIA
ReplyDeleteGood comment by solar and co.., they are all Muslim the Muslim always want some inhuman people to be doing the dirty business why the elit hind and claim to be part. Bako Hare spoke-man is a caward, they aim in to turn nigeria to islimic nation, and become a tools for other muslim terriorit group.. God will deal with you all
ReplyDeleteI was not arrested, .......... who asked you? Idiot make God punish you and all your brut of viper. See your biabia like hausa goat own. No worry hand go soon torch you. Na that time we go know who be master and who be coward. Idiot
ReplyDeletethe BOKO HARAMITES are not nigerians . about 10% are the hungry nigerians that were bought with money ,the rest are chadians , malians, nigeriens ,somalians etc. the SSS and Customs, Immigrations know them . they accepted bribes and allowed thenm into the country .they settled in Maiduguri ,police and politicians were aware of their presence .now see what the havoc they are causing in this peaceful country -nigeria.they are fundamentalist sect ,they are not true muslims. i have very close muslim friends for over 25yrs.
ReplyDeleteSo many foreigners are in Nigeria. Their coming to Nigeria is never to come and earn a living but rather to come and spy our country and do evil, thereby biting the finger that is feeding them. You see many coblers (shoe menders), sugar cane sellers, Aya, dabino and carrot hawkers, all are Chadians and Niger even the Mai shai (Tea sellers). Such people should be sent back to where they came from. They are even in the posession of Nigerian National I. D. cards which many Nigerians dont have.
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