There were indications yesterday that the Federal Government may go after the strategists and financiers of the Boko Haram sect as a way of ending the spate of bombings in the country.
Also being targeted by security agencies are those believed to be inciting the sect into violence through the spread of hate messages in certain parts of the country.
A reliable government source told Vanguard that security agents had decided to look beyond those who merely throw bombs in their bid to find a lasting solution to the cycle of violence in parts of the North.
About 1,000 Nigerians have so far been killed in various parts of the country since the sect began its bombing activities in 2009, according to Human Rights Watch.
The source said the administration decided to take on other elements of the sect, who have decided to make life unbearable for other Nigerians.
The source said: “The focus of the search is gradually shifting from the sect’s foot soldiers, who merely go on suicide missions to the financiers, intelligence class and those who indoctrinate the bomb-throwers”.
Asked if indeed the sect was involved in any form of dialogue with the government, the source admitted that some form of discussion was going on with the administration but declined to give further details.
The source said the recent listing of three Boko Haram leaders as terrorists by the United States had made some members of the group to seek dialogue, apparently to avoid being designated as a foreign terrorist organisation.
“The sect has come to realise that the government is fully aware of what it is doing and that is why they have soft-pedaled. The heat is more than what the sect can take,” the source said.
Last week, a prominent northern leader, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, warned people to stop associating the sect with any religion, as its activities did not have anything to do with any of the religious groups in the country.
Mohammed said: “As far as I am concerned, Boko Haram is a terrorist group; it has nothing to do with Islam or Christianity. Let those who are ignorant stop associating it with any religion and face the reality on the ground. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Untill we start being sincear to our selfe in this country,this might lead to what we don't expect.both the well meaning present N past leaders should come together N fight against this evil few who have threaten to make this nation ungovernable,they have to be corageous or we face anachy that will lead to women N children dead in the streets.No man is created with two heads.
ReplyDeleteThose people who are saying Nigerians call GOD in every situation,Should know that U cannot be so civilized or learned than GOD.yes we are the hands N legs of GOD,but untill the heart decide to move the leg it will not move.from saddam Husain,Abacha,N all other tyrants GOD punish them in His time,those who are behind this evil I the north N the few sautharnern who are also involve for political gain GOD will punish them all N nigerians will know that GOD is still GOD.
ReplyDeleteThere is no way people will not tagg the terrorist group to fanatic islamismmo , a child public behaviour shows the kind of training he or she get from home and any attitude exebiit will. BE attributed to his parent or child hood gaudians so to separate them mean a change of instigated and vaolence doltriin.
ReplyDeleteB4 now l kw that one day boko haram members wll come out their shell and ask 4 peace becos they ar not immortal,they ar stil flesh n blood. But one thing is inevitable that is wages of their sins n that of their sponsors .they wll live to reap all they hav sown.
ReplyDeleteI think Govt. Needed to be more proactive to go ahead of the situation God would continue to give u wisdom in hansdling every situation that the Devil has ouchestrated against our beloveth country. Nipping their financiers & strategist is like removal of Oxygen or source of heat to the triangular of fire. This should be the best approach. The foot soljers are just useless\hopeless agents who cannot do anything without motivations & financial support. Nigeria, no evil man or woman can continue to survive in thee in Jesus Name. The Sword of the Lord has been released against every evil agent of darkness in this country. Devil\Boko Haram ur time is out.
ReplyDeleteDr. Junaid says Boko Haram has nothing to do with religion? This is laughable....and deceptive.
ReplyDeletea.Boko Haram identifies itself as an ISLAMIC sect
b.Boko Haram has in the recent past stated that its main goal is the imposition of ISLAMIC sharia law in northern nigeria
c.Boko Haram recently asked President Jonathan to convert to ISLAM or face dire consequences.
d. Boko Haram's foot soldiers shout "Allahu akbar" whilst carrying out attacks.
Boko Haram is indeed a religious (ISLAMIC) terrorist organization. Pure and simple.
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ReplyDeleteMohamed J... whatever you call yourself, should just keep that religion-opinionated philosophy to himself. All Muslims are not Terrorists, but all Terrorists are not ... Could you sincerely provide the answer? Imaging an Islam-free world...May God open the eyes of every Muslim to the reality of this violence-imbued religion.
FG: Every time, "we will go after boko haram sponsor, financers, masterminder, sympathisers" na old news be dis na! It has turned into a music in my ears! Like Fela will say, " na old old old news be dis ohh! Boring to my ears. Last Don
ReplyDeleteFairy tales!!! We are sincerly tired of this same old story...
ReplyDelete@ Michael's...Yes o we are tired of hearing this bull shit"we will go after boko haram sponsors, financiers, masterminders sympathisers bla bla" Why is the government telling us of what they are about to do with the boko haram? Are we to give them any assistance? When they loot and share our oil money,they don't tell us so why bother us with what they will or will not do with boko haram? WE ARE TIRED OF HEARING WE WANT TO WE WANT TO BLA BLA.
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ReplyDeleteFirstly, All thanks be unto God of Isreal for His mercy extension on Nigerians. We never learnt in this country. Evil does shall never go without facing d music. There re some evil guys in d government of d presence ruling govt that extend hand of loyality to d sect. It's just a matter of time. Almighty God be praised.
They should have more respect for us than to be using this old news to manipulate the populace. People judge by actions now and have stopped being gullible. Our eyes are open now.
ReplyDeleteWell, if you are looking for the sponsors, why not start with the obvious people like IBB and Atiku, then we can proceed from there...
ReplyDeleteWe are tired of the FG lies on protection and arrest, if they have another plan let them come out with.
ReplyDeleteHow long will all these stories continue?
ReplyDeleteall muslims have the terrorist instincts in them, because their leader mohammed was a thief, a scumbag, armbandit, an hypocrite, a rapist,a desecrator, just name it. they are not what they preach...na washie!
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