Boko Haram, the Nigeria based Islamist militant group plans to kill Vice President Namadi Sambo, Governors Sule Lamido,of Jigawa State, Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau.
The Emir of Zazzau HRH Shehu Idris and former Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Masari are also on the list currently being analyzed by the State Security Service, SSS in Abuja.
In a recorded message by a spokesman of the group whose name was not mentioned, the sect called them the targeted top Northern Politicians non-believers and “hypocritical muslims who connive to do harm to Islam and Muslims.”
The Boko Haram spokesman in the recorded message spoke in Hausa and Arabic declaring that their mission is to fight social injustices perpetrated against Muslims in Nigeria.
While the sect accused Governor Lamido of working for President Goodluck Jonathan to secure victory at the April Presidential elections, the Emir of Zauzzau, the group said, connived with with dubious people to cheat Islam.
Boko haram, has issued a list of prominent Nigerians it might likely attack, Times of Nigeria reports.
The hit list, which was said to have been obtained on Monday, was sent to the State Security Services in a recorded message format.
Although, the source of the report which has Vice-President Namadi Sambo topping it could not be verified but SSS operatives are currently analyzing the message.
The spokesman added that not only would the sect kill non-believers, but “also hypocritical muslims who connive to do harm to Islam and Muslim.”
Other name, which featured on the list, is former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau. His “sins” were not listed.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 01:48 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
The govt have being and turning deaf eat to the cry of the masses, maybe dis will push them into taking drastic action since its involving top personalities abt wetin i go talk? Na really waa... My God always guide and protect his own.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 02:01 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
ourhearts at 13-07-2011 02:17 PM (12 years ago) (m)
To me, this is a simple case. Since there is Sharia law system, islamic banks being instroduced and Sharia law courts. Let these people go their separate ways. Let the north take a republic. This is exactly what happened between current Pakistan and India. They were one united peaceful country, but when religious fanatics came, Pakistan went their way and India remains peaceful. Let the north practice what they believe and let there be freedom of worship for non muslims in that land. If the non muslims can't stay, they can relocate.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 02:17 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
Jacinta20 at 13-07-2011 03:25 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Dis is vry bad. Is high time Mr president shuld do smtin abt dis group blc is nt only d poor masses wil die d prominent people wil also die. Prevention is better than cure!
Posted: at 13-07-2011 03:25 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
maryclaret at 13-07-2011 03:43 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Yep, now they will sit up and actually think with their brains and not their greedy asses. Money will not save them this time. Whatever it takes to get these demons and punish them, let it happen. Enough is quite enough for these agents of the devil.
Ada Mbaise
Posted: at 13-07-2011 03:43 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
This has clearly turned to politics instead of the misleading claim of fighting for the course of Islam. Boko Haram should drop their weapons cos their end including that of their sponsored and cohorts is close.
Posted: at 13-07-2011 05:06 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
The-s-man at 15-07-2011 11:12 AM (12 years ago) (m)
I think the best thing for the Government to do is to give this people what they want and let everything go because innocent Nigerians are dying EVERY DAY! bomb blast here and there, killing innocent people who are struggling to survive. May God help us.
Posted: at 15-07-2011 11:12 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming