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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Nobody: 5:03pm On Mar 12, 2013
Only God can save us from boko haram's allah
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by PatOgidi(m): 5:04pm On Mar 12, 2013
Just passing by but boko haram, u don spoil things for naija too much.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by blackmale1: 5:08pm On Mar 12, 2013
black_beau: 11) They are a nuisance
12) They are delusional
(13)They are satanic
(14)They are islamic
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by ebujany(m): 5:09pm On Mar 12, 2013
Nice info..GEJ shld see this and know how to beat this so called "GHOSTS"

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by IbnTimothy: 5:30pm On Mar 12, 2013
The poster is definitly a boko haram apologist

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by tiarabubu: 5:30pm On Mar 12, 2013
There are many wrong things in those facts.

The first is the fact that the picture of that gunman is NOT Boko Haram but that of a Somali Militant in Mogadishu.

Second, Nigeria didn't first link Boko haram to Al Qaeda, but it was the American who did so and wanted to designate BH as a foreign terrorist organization which Nigeria resisted as it will attract the attention of Al Qaeda and make them collaborate more with BH with disastrous consequencies for Nigeria's security.

Third, the crackdown on Boko Haram started not so innocuous. To downplay police losses in the early days of the insurgency as if only the BH were killed is no exactly correct.

To say "Nigeria suffers from incredible factional fighting, particularly between the North and South" is rather a strong way of putting the North and South rivalry .

I also don't think that this statement "Political rivals have been arrested under flimsy charges that they were tied to the Islamists" is actually correct. I don't know if any political rival has been arrested on a "flimsy" charge yet. Ndume and co are undergoing trial until the courts dimisses the charge it cant be said to be flimsy

I think it is very true that the high handedness of the security forces is exacerbating the insurgency. It drives away potential informants, forms a basis for recruitment, breeds resentment, and make ordinary folks begin to see the islamists as the "purnisher" to avenge the death of loved ones. If the military had won the people to their side in those early days, the crisis would have been history. I just can't understand why police/military will be shooting after each bombing and setting houses ablaze. I thought those around during the bombing are valuable assets for intelligence gathering!

I also think that there is a political angle to this whole saga. Initially maybe it was not but slowly politics has creep in making the fight potentially messier and intractable.

I also think some points in the write up were cherry picked to fit into the stereotypes.

i give the writeup a score of 5/10.

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by BoyOlORi: 5:42pm On Mar 12, 2013
Orikinla: [size=18pt]Only a military administration can tackle the Boko Haram.

How many times did you hear of Islamic terrorists during the military regimes?[/size]




Who do u tink dey re these Boko Haram
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Cityguy: 5:54pm On Mar 12, 2013
Nice write-up. However, u forgot to add that they are mentally deranged individuals.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Samsantos9: 5:58pm On Mar 12, 2013
@op I just didnt bother reading the rest of the story when I saw
1.They killed muslims and christians alike(can you compare the numbers of christians killed to the number of muslims killed?)
2.They attack/bomb religious house(how many mosques have they attack not to talk about bomb Churches are the real targets)
I dont hate muslims but I hate extremism op you are one of the reasons we Christians say Muslims are sympathetic with boko haram.
Disclaimer:No harm or disrespect intended.
Pardon my typos

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Elevation(m): 5:58pm On Mar 12, 2013
OP from ur write up its like u are not talking about the killings n the mayhem caused by this sect instead u are defending them that the govt. should be blamed..they've killed enough and when God strikes no pity.

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Capnd143(m): 5:59pm On Mar 12, 2013
No peace for the wicked, 10 facts or not, all i say is JTF Sent them to join the Cue for their hard laboured 72 virgins.

"the Nigerian government shall,will and must not negotiate with terrorist".

"
I know not with what world war III will be fought, but world war IV will be fought with sticks and stones
" -Albert Einstein, world greatest physicist
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by brownlord: 6:04pm On Mar 12, 2013
Is this a thread for boko haram sensitization or we now organising seminer on boko haram, no offence please, what the essence of this write up, cos its all about what we already know even if the writer did a remix as to suit the purpose, reasons why we have to consider giving buhari boys amnesty
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Akpan107(m): 6:07pm On Mar 12, 2013
Cogent:

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by brownlord: 6:07pm On Mar 12, 2013
Samsantos9: @op I just didnt bother reading the rest of the story when I saw
1.They killed muslims and christians alike(can you compare the numbers of christians killed to the number of muslims killed?)
2.They attack/bomb religious house(how many mosques have they attack not to talk about bomb Churches are the real targets)
I dont hate muslims but I hate extremism op you are one of the reasons we Christians say Muslims are sympathetic with boko haram.
Disclaimer:No harm or disrespect intended.
Pardon my typos

U dont owe those aboki any apology
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Nobody: 6:10pm On Mar 12, 2013
amtheone:

U can even get past questions on it by downloading free from www.bokoharampstquestions.com.ng.

U are sure of coming out with A's
Bros which level
I nor dey write those kain 0 unit course wey nor dey add to g.p and fit cause catastrophe for g.p.a
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Sike(m): 6:12pm On Mar 12, 2013
Boko Haram my foot! sad
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Akpan107(m): 6:25pm On Mar 12, 2013
tiarabubu: There are many wrong things in those facts.

The first is the fact that the picture of that gunman is NOT Boko Haram but that of a Somali Militant in Mogadishu.

Second, Nigeria didn't first link Boko haram to Al Qaeda, but it was the American who did so and wanted to designate BH as a foreign terrorist organization which Nigeria resisted as it will attract the attention of Al Qaeda and make them collaborate more with BH with disastrous consequencies for Nigeria's security.

Third, the crackdown on Boko Haram started not so innocuous. To downplay police losses in the early days of the insurgency as if only the BH were killed is no exactly correct.

To say "Nigeria suffers from incredible factional fighting, particularly between the North and South" is rather a strong way of putting the North and South rivalry .

I also don't think that this statement "Political rivals have been arrested under flimsy charges that they were tied to the Islamists" is actually correct. I don't know if any political rival has been arrested on a "flimsy" charge yet. Ndume and co are undergoing trial until the courts dimisses the charge it cant be said to be flimsy

I think it is very true that the high handedness of the security forces is exacerbating the insurgency. It drives away potential informants, forms a basis for recruitment, breeds resentment, and make ordinary folks begin to see the islamists as the "purnisher" to avenge the death of loved ones. If the military had won the people to their side in those early days, the crisis would have been history. I just can't understand why police/military will be shooting after each bombing and setting houses ablaze. I thought those around during the bombing are valuable assets for intelligence gathering!

I also think that there is a political angle to this whole saga. Initially maybe it was not but slowly politics has creep in making the fight potentially messier and intractable.

I also think some points in the write up were cherry picked to fit into the stereotypes.

i give the writeup a score of 5/10.
Thank God i did not waste my time to read it.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Samsantos9: 6:25pm On Mar 12, 2013
brownlord:

U dont owe those aboki any apology
Abi oo
BTW why hasn't this thread been moved to Islam for muslim section?
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by BusHouse(m): 6:30pm On Mar 12, 2013
@ op, are you a boko haram apologist?
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by olusogo: 6:45pm On Mar 12, 2013
It is in evidence that the number of Nigerians killed and imprisoned by the military/police force since Boko Haram insurgence is more than those killed by Boko Haram. Same goes for properties destroyed.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Nobody: 6:45pm On Mar 12, 2013
kollaless: very interesting. I hope GEJ will find a lasting solution to this menace. Enough is enough......1st to comment!
AND ENOUGH IS CERTAINLY ENOUGH OF THIS 1ST TO COMMENT,DANCING AZONTO BU.LSHT! DAMMI.T!
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Godjone(m): 6:52pm On Mar 12, 2013
femilek8:

This terrorist group jumped to the forefront of the battle against Islamist terrorists in North Africa, when it kidnapped a French family from Cameroon. But who is this group? How did it start? And what role did Nigeria’s faction fighting have in its emergence? Here are 10 facts about Boko Haram.

Who is Boko Haram?

Boko Haram is the name of a large Islamist group fighting in northern Nigeria. Its aim is to establish an independent Islamic state under Sharia law. But this is only partially accurate. The group’s proper name is Jamā'atu Ahlis Sunnah Lādda'awatih wal-Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad). ‘Boko Haram’ was a dismissive name given by neighbours of the sect in its early years and means “Western Education Is Forbidden” in the Hausa language; alluding to the group’s hard-line belief that Western ideas, particularly from British colonialism, have turned Muslims away from the virtues of Islam.

How Boko Haram Got Started

The group originally formed in 2002 as a breakaway sect that eventually moved to a rural village, where it planned to run its own Sharia-based society. A conflict over fishing rights there soon involved the police, who were disarmed by the sect. Nigeria’s military cracked down brutally, killing most of the group. The survivors regrouped and started a new Islamic order, which grew thanks to broad unemployment and the charismatic leadership of Mohammed Yusuf.

Boko Haram Takes Its Gloves Off

In 2009 the group became more radical - Yusuf ordered the assassination of a critical local Muslim cleric. Another confrontation with police led to a riot and brutal state crackdown, leaving Yusuf and many followers dead. But the group soon emerged again, this time under the leadership of Yusuf’s right-hand man Abubakar Shekau. The event also saw members make contact with other Islamist groups, who helped train and arm the sect. Their violent retribution was soon blanketed by media and politicians as under Boko Haram

North/South Frictions

The Islamism of Boko Haram is just a part of the story. Nigeria suffers from incredible factional fighting, particularly between the North and South. The North was an Islamic state since the early 19th century - this changed when the British forced the two parts into a single colony during the early 1900s. A major flashpoint is between the northern Islamic Fulani and southern Christian Berom tribes. The Berom have been accused of attacking the Fulani with government assistance, including cannibalism. There were also the Jos riots, centring around a Nigerian city in the middle of the country - this escalated to a conflict between 2001 and 2004 that left over 50,000 people dead. Such events have often been cited by Boko Haram leadership as justification for its own brutal campaigns.

The Role Of Nigeria’s Police And Military

Though Boko Haram has plenty of blood on its hands, many also blame the police and military for adding to the fire. During the 2009 crackdown, the sect’s leader Mohammed Yusuf was dead within hours of his capture - police claim he was shot while escaping, but evidence suggest he was executed. The police and military also executed dozens of people without trial, often on the flimsy accusations of other religious groups which would usually get the slain person’s property as a reward. In other words, it turned into a witch hunt. Both police and military forces have been accused of torture and executions across Nigeria - from Niger Delta militants in the South to Northern sects like Boko Haram. Women and children have not been spared and the guilt of a person is rarely determined. The forces are also known for being very corrupt and police chiefs running their own fiefdoms are not uncommon.

The Role Of Nigeria’s Government

Though Nigeria’s government has cast itself as a hapless victim of Islamic terrorism, it is anything but. Prosecutions of security forces committing murder and torture are practically non-existent. Political opportunism is also quite common: Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has often accused Boko Haram of being strongly tied to groups such as al-Qaeda, a claim that until recently has been false. He has used this as a means to convince countries such as the U.S. and Britain to send financial aid, downplaying the significant role regional politics have played in forming such factions. Jonathan has also repeatedly accused the power elite in Nigeria’s north of controlling Boko Haram, even though experts agree that this is a complete fabrication. Political rivals have been arrested under flimsy charges that they were tied to the Islamists.

The Crimes Of Boko Haram

Boko Haram, though, is no saintly organisation. Its hard-line views have led to many attacks and executions. The group targets Christians and Muslims alike, though it has a special liking for attacking police and military forces. These attacks have occurred several times a week, if not daily, since 2010. It has also killed children and blown up schools, not to mention medical personnel, religious buildings, sports venues, people playing cards games - the list goes on. The group does not limit its forms of violence either: kidnappings, car bombs, suicide bombers, drive-by shootings and beheadings all form part of its repertoire. But the biggest problem is distinguishing between violence orchestrated by Boko Haram and other factions.

Who Is and Isn’t Boko Haram?

Practically every bombing, gun attack and kidnapping is attributed to Boko Haram by Nigeria’s government. In reality it is not so clear-cut. For example, a foiled plot to bomb a church turned out not to be by the group, but by a rival Christian faction. Likewise, Boko Haram has not claimed responsibility for some kidnappings and events such as the recent execution of polio vaccinators. Criminal gangs have also used Boko Haram to disguise their own illegal activities. Late last year the group Human Rights Watch estimated that nearly 3,000 people have died in this conflict since 2009, yet noted that state security forces were as responsible for executions as Boko Haram. Several splinter Islamist groups have also surfaced, orchestrating attacks that are usually pinned on Boko Haram without any proof.

Going To War With The West

The Islamist sect has largely not targeted Western interests - Boko Haram has been violently active in Nigeria since 2009, but only rose to international attention when it bombed a U.N. building in 2011. Since then its focus on non-Nigerian targets have largely been kidnappings, of which there have been several. Most recently a French family was abducted by the group and in 2011 its fighters captured two British and Italian men - both died when British special forces tried to rescue them. The group has also been linked to the kidnapping or murders of French, German, Chinese and Indian foreigners. But despite claims to the contrary, Boko Haram’s links with other Islamist terror groups only became galvanised when French forces entered Mali. Since then the group has placed a lot more focus on international targets.

A Chance For Peace?

One thing that almost universally agreed on is that there is no chance that Boko Haram and Nigeria’s government will make peace. Setting aside the decades of ill-will felt by the country’s North towards the South, Nigeria’s rulers are not making it easy. In 2012 a cleric mediating talks between the sect and government withdrew, accusing the government of insincerity. Boko Haram, though a singular large group, is also very disparate. Organised into numerous cells, there is no guarantee that what one part of the group agrees to will be supported by the rest. Last year a Boko Haram commander proposed peace talks with the government, but nothing came of this because there was no indication that he spoke for the entire organisation.

http://african.howzit.msn.com/10-facts-about-boko-haram#image=1
mr man point of corection. It is nt al their atak that they acept responsibility for
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by brownlord: 7:04pm On Mar 12, 2013
Godjone: mr man point of corection. It is nt al their atak that they acept responsibility for

Come u dey crase? Must u quote the who write up just for this ur stupid and silly short hand write up?
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Ninilowo(m): 7:06pm On Mar 12, 2013
johnsluv: Am new here....you guys should welcome me!
You IS welcome.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by ugoflenzy: 7:15pm On Mar 12, 2013
Dis right up is jst 1 sided
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by nuclearboy(m): 7:19pm On Mar 12, 2013
"Find Out" has said everything!

Sensible chap

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Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Dankarara(m): 7:31pm On Mar 12, 2013
Some guys are just writin rubish cos dey are not affected by d insurgence. May b u guys shld try & visit d affected areas
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by kabba7(m): 7:53pm On Mar 12, 2013
I don' forsee the boko haram war ending soon as a matter of fact it could get terribly worse in the coming months .Especially with the irresponsibleway Goodluck jonathan open his mouth each time he is over dozed with alcohol .
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by goodgood2(m): 8:02pm On Mar 12, 2013
Orikinla: [size=18pt]Only a military administration can tackle the Boko Haram.

How many times did you hear of Islamic terrorists during the military regimes?[/size]

You're an eediot.

You don't know what tou're saying.

You're clearly a learner and you need to be banned from this site.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by gbengalite(m): 8:19pm On Mar 12, 2013
Nice Post.
While serving I made some Northerners friends, a guy named Danjuma from KD told me they know these Guys.
But it's just that u must not try to be a snitch else the next day you wud be a dead man.
A lady from Kano told me their only fear is not being at the bombing incident, they know these people but u dare not say anything.

I believe the villagers can give out some important info to the Intelligence unit.
Re: 10 Facts About Boko Haram by Jesuscom: 8:28pm On Mar 12, 2013
I think they shld
ask 4 self govt rather than killing innocent souls

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