We have seen them make good their threats. . .are they going to start targeting our schools?

Boko Haram Threatens To Bomb Ui, Other Varsities

By OLA AJAYI

THE authorities of the University of Ibadan have confirmed the threat by members suspected to be Boko Haram sect that they wanted to bomb the university between 12 and 17 September.

The rumour was confirmed, Monday by the  Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Pro. Elijah Afolabi Bamigboye.

The threat led to panic among staff and students of the institution as  there was heavy security presence at the main entrance to the university,  opposite Agbowo Shopping Complex.

Many staff and visitors going into the campus were subjected to thorough search by security operatives who were armed with AK 47 rifles and bullet proof jackets.

Prof. Bamigboye who said he too was subjected to the search said security beef-up was necessary to check any eventuality.

“We heard rumours that a group which detests education is likely to descend on institutions where education is being imparted. We heard that U.I is top on the list. When we heard the rumour of  the threat to bomb U.I, we did not want to take chances. We’ve heard of experiences in the past, especially the recent bombing of the UN house in Abuja as well as the Force headquarters which left several people dead”.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/09/boko-haram-threatens-to-bomb-ui-other-varsities/

They should leave the SW and come to ND. We are begging them to come and bomb our land, it is taking them too long. We want to chase Hausa from NNPC. We need this opportunity.

This is serious!!!

kpogede77:

They should leave the SW and [b]come to ND.We are begging them to come and bomb our land, [/b]it is taking them too long. We want to chase Hausa from NNPC. We need this opportunity.

Are you for real?

i keep telling people that boko haram will change Nigeria and cant really point out which way Nigeria is heading but it will happen

The mood of the people here is that we should fight this fight once and for all let every body go his separate ways. Bombing SW will not get the kind of reaction needed to split this country. We were here when Libya started the journey to their freedom, they have freedom now why do we keep delaying some thing that is inevitable?
Every body here in my domain are ready to fight both the rich and the poor.
I said so because SW may consider Islam in dealing with the enemy but here we have no consideration for them.
If Libya is not better than Nigeria  in spite of the war why did Nigerians living there refuse to come home during the war

kpogede77:

The mood of the people here is that we should fight this fight once and for all let every body go his separate ways. Bombing SW will not get the kind of reaction needed to split this country.

Miriabilis est. . .

jason123:

Are you for real?

My brother, you have been asleep for too long.

Don't forget, it says UI and OTHER Universities! So what other universities? This is the beginning of the end of Nigeria as we know it. Whoever thinks an attack on SW will not get a swift and violent reaction should think twice! The SW had a powerful Kingdom before the existence of Nigeria!

All because of a weak president. The ultimate responsibility for this mess is his.

snowdrops:

All because of a weak president. The ultimate responsibility for this mess is his.

and what did the "oh so mighty", Yar'a dua do about boko haram when he was in office?

what did he do about the various "uprisings" by northern mobs who burnt churches and slaughtered families

and what have any of the regional northern "leaders" say in response these incidents

I'll help you with the last one, they said "boko haram does not exist,its created by the West"

GEJ should come down strongly on these terrorist but he can't do it without the help of Northern leaders speaking out against these jihadists.

BK just showing the SW some brotherly love. . . .BTW what if this is a decoy from the main target?

kabukabu50:

and what did the "oh so mighty", Yar'a dua do about boko haram when he was in office?

what did he do about the various "uprisings" by northern mobs who burnt churches and slaughtered families

and what have any of the regional northern "leaders" say in response these incidents

I'll help you with the last one, they said "boko haram does not exist,its created by the West"

GEJ should come down strongly on these terrorist but he can't do it without the help of Northern leaders speaking out against these jihadists.

Unless you have cerebral block or selective amnesia, it was Yar'adua who has taken the most decisive action so far against the group. In July 2009 he sent in federal troups who virtually obliterated the group leading to the killing of its leader Yusuf and over 700 of its followers.

The same here in university of benin. People are going home cos of the threat and the date given above is the same date with that of my uni. . . . . .

engineerd:

Don't forget, it says UI and OTHER Universities! So what other universities? This is the beginning of the end of Nigeria as we know it. Whoever thinks an attack on SW will not get a swift and violent reaction should think twice! The SW had a powerful Kingdom before the existence of Nigeria!

That is how una talk say if who killed Bola Ige to turn up in 7 days or, till now nothing.

trust Naija students, this will be an opportunity not to attend classes! not only at the threatened schools but the ones around  

engineerd:

Don't forget, it says UI and OTHER Universities! So what other universities? This is the beginning of the end of Nigeria as we know it. Whoever thinks an attack on SW will not get a swift and violent reaction should think twice! The SW had a powerful Kingdom before the existence of Nigeria!

LOL. big lie. maybe you need history learn about Borno empire

why do u people lie a lot

^^^^ you don come again! the same ppl you are complaining of how they leave igbos in lagos and fight hausas,
you know what the above will come out to be! some peep will not sleep today just because of that ur statement, watch out! arguing how they fight british!

na wa o

alj_harem:

LOL. big lie. maybe you need history learn about Borno empire

why do u people lie a lot

How na, he did not say anything about the Yoruba kingdom being before the Borno Empire, so i don't quite get where the lie is from? Guy sheath your sword, Nigeria is burning,

psalmizt:

How na, he did not say anything about the Yoruba kingdom being before the Borno Empire, so i don't quite get where the lie is from? Guy sheath your sword, Nigeria is burning,

it is already burnt, we are just living in the remains of the ashes

@Aji Harem
The Yoruba empire extended into todays Togo and Benin republic but thats not the issue now. How do we solve this BK matter since it will ultimately affect the whole nation? Seems Ghaddafi saw it coming but most people thought he was crazy. God save our country!

Donlittle:

it is already burnt, we are just living in the remains of the ashes

So much negative minded peeps in here, Where are the ppl that desired[b] VIOLENT CHANGE?[/b] All because things didn't go their way for once in the 50 years history of Nigeria, I just hope our southern leaders will for once put aside their ova sabi intellect and face this monster fair and square, Na only us de use reason, while the other person go do my broda first, As demonstrated by the ACN in the election of Tambuwal, How long would we keep fyting ourselves, Now is the time we need the unity of the South the Most,

snowdrops:

Unless you have cerebral block or selective amnesia, it was Yar'adua who has taken the most decisive action so far against the group. In July 2009 he sent in federal troups who virtually obliterated the group leading to the killing of its leader Yusuf and over 700 of its followers.

blah blah blah, doofus.

If he "obliterated" them, them, then why are they still around .

More like he tipped them off,then sent in the troops as political posturing

Wrap your teeny weeny brain around that, Neanderthal

If student life is as it was during the last decades, then I have nothing to fear. If UI has a strong student union liaising well with the student religion bodies, they can easily curtail the BH boys.
However, I urge every student of the great UI to be vigilant. Moreso, knowing that BH specialises in car bombs, I think it is better to restrict vehicular movement within the university and only 'certified' vehicles should be allowed in.  I also suggest a check-point for vehicles is set up further from the entrances of UI both at the Agbowo entrance and Barika junction and other entrances. UI is a large institution with very porous borders, but only few vehicular access points.  
The UI central mosque governing body needs to be vigilant. UI boasts of very brilliant people in charge of its MSSN and I have full confidence in their ability to fish out any suspicious members amongst them.
Moreover, other tertiary institutions in Nigeria should be extra vigilant. SW especially as we are very accomodating. Ibadan Poly, Lead City Uni, School of Nursing, School of Hygiene, etc should also be vigilant. BH is our collective problem and only togetherness can solve it.

i cant believe most pple are buyin dis story. Unical blames Bh 4 its unrest. D same threat was made 2 unimaid and ntin. Bh wud nw be an easy excuse 2 postpone exam dates. Pls wats hap btw d 12 and 17 spt in UI. Anybody can make a call and claim BH.
NOTE: BH donot warn or threathen b4 strikin

The chest beating has begun.

Nigerians , We should stop thinking myopic and reason logically to the cause of our problem, We shd always remember that we are still Nigerians irrespective of tribe , religion and ethnicity, Boko haram to me is only known on the air, Since uptill date there is no physical evidence of trace to their existence, our govt have a great challenge of finding out who these pple are , what are there aims etc, Nt for us to start making sentimental comments against the sovereignty of our nation, we shd reaso logically why the CIA and the US said that Nigeria is going to break up by 2015, What kind of comment is that, ? We shd always pray that our leaders face the challenges before them with utmost attention, Nigeria is a country we must all love , It is our fatherland, We shd protect its integrity, and leave thinking to those who have senses,

@Dr Zak

Nigeria is a country we must all love ,  It is our fatherland,  We shd protect its  integrity, and leave thinking to those who have senses,
pls pass that message to Boko Haram not NLS, who told you that they are spirits? Hon. Ndume and his house of rep caucus from Borno state who agitated for amnesty to BK Haram know them or where they negotiating for spirits?

@ola pluto: , I am surprised based on your signature you see yourself as a yoruba last (not even second), your order is muslim, nigerian, then yoruba, do you know before islam there was yoruba? unfortunate we have africans thinking they are arabs or jews,