A spokesperson for the Boko Haram, Abu Zinnira, has said his group will launch a manhunt for youth in Borno and Yobe states who partake in vigilante activities to identify and arrest members of the terrorist group.
Some youth in both states have formed vigilante groups to assist the Nigerian military to identify and arrest the terrorists in the towns. Their activities have been commended by the presidency and the military; but has now put them in a battle with the terrorists.
Abu Zinnira said his group is also waging a bloody war against the government of Borno and Yobe States in reaction to the massive arrest of their members by youth in the states.
The terrorists’ spokesman, stated these in a statement written in Hausa and emailed to journalists.
He added that they are waging a war against the Nigerian state in order to establish a Sharia legal system. He said while they maintain their hostility against the police, soldiers, politicians and other symbols of authority, they have now added the youth in these states to their kill-list.
“We have established that the youth in Borno and Yobe states are now against our course. They have connived with security operatives and are actively supporting the government of Nigeria in its war against us. We have also resolved to fight back,” he said.
Some members of the youth groups, who did not want their identity disclosed for security reasons, have also vowed to continue their fight against the Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, saying that they will not be deterred from carrying out their mission and there will be no going back.
Borno and Yobe, as well as Adamawa, are under emergency rule with heavy deployment of soldiers by the federal government. This has, however, not stopped the terrorists who have killed dozens of people in separate attacks in the states.
Posted: at 19-06-2013 11:07 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
deboalabi262 at 19-06-2013 11:14 AM (10 years ago) (m)
The youths should not relent on their efforts to 'dislodge' the insurgents wherever they are. Kudos to them all....
Who Jah Blessed, No Man Cursed......
Posted: at 19-06-2013 11:14 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
escapedprince at 19-06-2013 03:01 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Quote from: deboalabi262 on 19-06-2013 11:14 AM
The youths should not relent on their efforts to 'dislodge' the insurgents wherever they are. Kudos to them all....
i agree with you pal , as things stands for now , Bokoharam is in no position to back up their threats , they've been dislodged from their strongholds, they are harried, and disorganized , since their inception they've never been this weak !!!
Posted: at 19-06-2013 03:01 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac