The Jama'atu Nasril Islam, JNI, which is the umbrella association of northern Muslims, however, disagreed with CAN's position describing the ceasefire as a welcome development.
In a telephone interview with the General Secretary, Dr. Joseph Ajujungwa, last night, the region group also condemned the recent killing of 29 students and the burning of their hostel/domitories in Yobe State by hoodlums suspected to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect.
Southern CAN said the mindless killing of the innocent students and injuring of scores of others including their teachers by Boko Haram is an uncalled for barbaric act and satanic. Dr. Ajujunwa, therefore, called on the Federal Government to ensure that our public institutions especially schools are adequately protected to guarantee the safety of the nation's young ones, noting that the nation had shared too much blood in the last couple of years.
Meantime, the Secretary General of JNI, Dr. Khalid Abubakar who spoke on the issue in Kaduna, yesterday, said the gesture was to confirm that Boko Haram was not made up of "ghosts" as once claimed by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Abubakar said: "The JNI sees this as a welcome development. We have been asking for this kind of window. It is a big plus for the drive towards peace. This has come to fault those saying that Boko Haram is made up of ghosts. The challenge now is on the Federal Government to take advantage of this move. Government must pursue this proposal with all seriousness and sincerity. This is an opportunity for lasting peace in the country.
"I do not see any reason not to believe that the move by the group is a sincere one. We have become so pessimistic in this country that even when a good thing that will benefit us is coming, we refuse to grab it. I am an optimist and I believe that we are on our way to living cordially like it was in the past."
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Its a good development but I won't be surprised if boko comes after Ramadan to start there killing all over again.About the students that were kikked,this is dishearthen,appuling and highly mellancolic,may their souls rest in Peace.pray for Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteBoko haram can never be forgiven. They must die one after d others. D cry and blood. Of the innocent whom they sent to an early grave will forever tormment them. JNI are their co-sponsors.
ReplyDeletePlease talk with the fact,JNIis a religious mediator than a terrorist group. It stand for all Muslims for peace & unity as well as protecting the right of the unbelievers.
DeleteI don't belive what they said,this people are just fooling our goverment they what to stratergies.may be they are have there harms and ammonition is about to be finish.military don't relax they can strike anytiMe
ReplyDeleteMr.Optimist (Abubaka) what good are you talking about ?? Are they tired of killing Children ? Thought they rejected Amnesty ? The truth is such people are not good to live among Normal people, people who can open fire on helpless Children, I don't see any good about this. My heart goes out to the parent of those Children, May GOD Console them.
ReplyDeletewhy cease fire? Have they achieved their dreams? What is the state of things now in the north? Have u removed the president your target? Are ur sponsors tired or dead? Cease fire pays nothing, pls GO ahead with killings of people.! Who is losing? Businesses in your community is suffering. The threat, menance and upheavel cannot be fogotten. Only a fool will not relocate to other part of nigeria and still survive. Whatever you claim that you have which attract people to your town, we can do without. They don't need negotiation of any sort. Niger-Delta had agenda which was presented at the constitutional conference( Resource Control). Unconstitional demands you have been figthing for. Cease fire accord should be critically viewed with every technicality, psychological scruitny, alongside attitudnal change. Because they may have ran short of ammunitions, or want to strategize, invariably penetrate the government and achieve thier stated goal. Government of nigeria be diplomatic in the cause of this.
ReplyDeleteThe Federal Government of Nigeria did proscribed and declare Boko Haram an illegal body and a terrorist set up; why should that so call committee on reconciliation and dialogue with boko haram not disbanded and suspended? GEJ, you should act decisively by suspending that committee and maximise military action on the illegal boko haram as a terrorist group. Pls ACT NOW!
ReplyDeleteis d allah u r fighting fo dead?
ReplyDeleteLets JNI be careful and watchful over BH pronouncements because Boko Haram members are not muslims as they donot follow Islamic teachings of Prophet Muhammed. Be it Quran or Hadith May Allah SWT bring them back to the straight path
ReplyDeletefg, b careful
ReplyDeleteI'm SURPRISED with the NORTHERN ELDERS(NE) welcoming the IDEA of CEASE FIRE.
ReplyDeleteHpw wld the(NE) FEEL, if their SONS OPPOSE them as HEAD of the HOME & after FIGHTING(cause them bodily harm) with them 4 yrs, WAKE UP one MORNING am SAY "BABA lets STOP FIGHTING 4 NOW, and then SETTLE" Instead of throwing down their ARMS & BEG BABA for 4GIVENESS.
I tire 4 this NORTHERN ELDERS O!
EL-MATOSKY
BOKO HARAM have hidden agenda .let them come out and let the world see them . They are animals and agent of the devil they don't deserve to live among ppl . Their next target is the Vila when u av relaxed .they are looking for slight opportunity to commit the worst . Terrorist are snakes in nature u don't strikes deals with them .they are to be destroyed and terminated. Be wise like a dove
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised & confused about this whole thing. Not long ago GEJ proscribed Book Haram as illegal & an unacceptable terrorist group. We expected that following this development anyone found involved in terrorist activities is supposed to be dealt with as persons going against the law as a deterrent. Reaching a deal with them especially when we don't yet know clearly what their mission is,what they intend to achieve with all d harm they've done to pple. GEJ should get ready to entertain many other terrorist & pseudo-terrorist groups. I hope future offenders be treated likewise . I can foresee serious chaos approaching. FG,don't think you can fool all the pple all the time......Chris
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