IMAM Abu Muhammad Shekau, the leader of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko, yesterday said Muslim clerics under the umbrella of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) are not competent to speak on behalf of the Nigerian Muslims.
Shekau in a statement which was made available to newsmen yesterday wondered why the clerics and Muslim leaders will speak when Christians were attacked on Christmas day but refused to take similar action when many Muslims were surrounded and killed in a mosque in Jos during Sallah celebration in September 2011.
Shekau said the Muslim leaders “are on their own” adding that the condemnation of the Christmas blasts does not represent the true feeling of Nigerian Muslims.
The statement, which was signed by the spokesman of the group, Abul Qaqa, equally condemned the disposition of western societies for condemning the Christmas Day attack on Christians and security agencies across Northern Nigeria.
According to Shekau, “Indeed, we are responsible for the Christmas Day bombings and killings. In fact, there is no doubt about it. We would continue launching attacks on non Muslims and security agents in order to avenge the massacre of our fellow Muslims.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and various governments are well aware of all the atrocities being committed against Muslims in various parts of the country for a very long period of time but refused to take action,” Shekau said.
“We would never forget the killings of our brothers in Zangon Kataf, Kafanchan, Kaduna, Zonkwa, Langtan, Yelwan Shendam, Tafawa Balewa, Numan, Shagamu and Ikoyi.
“Most painful was the inhuman treatment of Muslim worshippers in 2011 (1432) in Jos, where some Christians killed and feasted on the flesh of Muslims in the watchful eyes of security agents. Video clips of the atrocities are everywhere but nobody is ready to talk about it,” he said.
Shekau said his group will never listen to the callings of the Sultan of Sokoto or any other person. “We would never let go until we avenge the killings of our brothers,” he said.
He added that, “We are following the commandments of Allah and the teachings of Prophet Mohammad. God has stated in Chapter 2 verse 194 of the Holy Qur’an that ‘whoever attacks you, you must attack him. Let them find out the meaning of the verse.’
He also asked the clerics and Muslim leaders to explain where they were when many Muslims were being killed and what measures they took to address the plights of Muslims.
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Posted: at 1-01-2012 04:37 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
fordman09 at 1-01-2012 04:58 PM (13 years ago) (m)
Bunch of idiots...i thought they said they're fighting the government? Now is fighting to avenge the so called killings of their brothers....these goes to show that the only aim of this group is just to destabilize Nigeria and GEJ administration..They are not fighting for anything....Just doing the bloody bidding's of their pay masters........................Fools
Posted: at 1-01-2012 04:58 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
FinlandGuy at 1-01-2012 05:11 PM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote:""Shekau said his group will never listen to the callings of the Sultan of Sokoto or any other person. “We would never let go until we avenge the killings of our brothers,” he said.""
Tomorrow the Sultans and other islamic fools will come to tell GEJ that there is no war between the moslem and the christains. When they all know who this shekau and his group is.
GEJ beware of this Pretenders.
Posted: at 1-01-2012 05:11 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
for sure,the prophecy in Bible has said it all..(TIME SHALL COME WHEN WHOEVER KILLS WILL THINK THAT HE IS DOING SERVICE FOR GOD)...Indeed this is the time and it outlined the signs of the end of the world....Heaven and earth shall pass away but God's words will never pass away...the accomplishment of God's words is taking place....all should be ready for the judgement day.......May God help Nigeria Amen
Posted: at 1-01-2012 06:09 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
interpo77 at 1-01-2012 06:15 PM (13 years ago) (m)
WELL ,ITS WELL KNOWN TO ALL CHRISTIANS THAT THE MUSLIMS HAS THEIR HIDDEN AGENDA , THEY WILL ALWAYS PLAY IRONICALY (SULTAN OF SOKOTO) TO CONVIENCE THE ENTIRE NIGERIA N GEJ AS IF THEY RE NOT IN SUPPORTOF BOKO HARAM, THE CHRISTAINS IN NIGERIA HAS SURFFERE ALOT IN THE HANDS OF MUSLIS SINCE THE CREATION OF NIGERIAN MOSTLY THE IGBOS, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT MUSLIMS WILL NEVER SEIZE FIRE UNTILL THE CONSUME ALL XTIANS WHICH THEY HAVE BEING TRENDING WITH THEIR VIBRAT BOMBING AND MASACERING,. NOW CHRISTIANS MUST BE READY AND NO BODY WILL SPEAK FOR US ANY MORE, WE KNOW HOW TO DEFFEND OUR SLEVES, BEWARE ,
Posted: at 1-01-2012 06:15 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Thank you so much for revealing your secret agenda . but also have it in mind that after all these confusion you (muslims ) are creating in Nigeria, you must regret it i swear .
Posted: at 1-01-2012 06:35 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
this is the fake prophet who die and did not wake up, why people will leave the JESUS who die and wake up again, the only way toTHE ALIGHT GOD, THANK GOD AM A CHRISTIN, my GOD fight for me he is a might one in battle, he is not the one that is weak who told his follower to fight for him if they die he will reword them with vergins and milks and honey
Posted: at 1-01-2012 06:39 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
chris2009 at 1-01-2012 06:46 PM (13 years ago) (m)
no wounder i have thinking about this there is no way this so call sultan of sokoto will not know this person Boko Haram their have hiding agenda in their mind to avenge the dead of their brother so now Christians should be careful about Muslims now. Let Mr president take note o this statement.
Posted: at 1-01-2012 06:46 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
THIS IS A CLARION CALL TO ALL AND SUNDRY WHO LOVE LIFE TO GET PREPARED TO LOOSE SAME TO SAVE THE DEFENSELESS IN ORDER TO PUT THESE BASTARDS TO CHECK. WAR HAS JUST BEEN DECLARED AGAINST NON-MUSLIM...IDOL WASHIPPERS ET AL SHOULD TAKE TO THEIR HEELS NOW FROM NORTHERN NIGERIA
Posted: at 1-01-2012 07:10 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
HERE ARE THE STATEMENT OF Mr. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab THE MAN THAT BLACKLISTS NIGERIA AS INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST NATION, AND NOW THE BOKO HARAM HAS ADD SALT TO INJURY..ALL IN THE NAME OF ISLAM. AND WILL BE SENTENCED IN 11 DAYS FROM TODAY.
""The Koran allows every Muslim to undertake jihad," Abdulmutallab told the court after changing his plea. "I carried the device to avenge the killing of my Muslim brothers and sisters... Unfortunately, my actions make me guilty of a crime." Abdulmutallab called the failed explosives he had hidden in his underwear a "blessed weapon" and said he attempted to use it "because of the tyranny of the United States." Abdulmutallab had originally pleaded not guilty to all charges, including attempted murder and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, but apparently changed his mind since the prosecution completed their opening arguments. He is scheduled to be sentenced on January 12,
I HOPE HE ROTS IN HELL... ASS HOLE.
Posted: at 1-01-2012 07:23 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Nw they'v talkd their mind,bt the sultan of sokoto nd their imam confesed that they doesnt knw d boko harams,nw they'v reveald themselvs,may d God almighty come against them cos he who touches his son touches his eyeball,may heaven judge dem,mumu people.
Posted: at 1-01-2012 07:37 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming