BOKO HARAM – A 21st Century Challenge For Nigeria


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Boko Haram

 

Boko Haram originally known as Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (which means people committed to the Prophet’s teaching for Propagation and Jihad) is a militant Islamist movement based in northeast Nigeria.

Here are 5 Shocking facts About Boko Haram.

1) The name Boko Haram actually means ‘Western Education is Frobidden’ originally meaning Western influence is sin and westernization is sacrilege.

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2)  Boko Haram related violence has killed more than 4000 people between 2009 and 2014 among which 2000 were killed only in the first half of 2014.

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3) It was founded in 2002 by Mohammed Yusuf, a Muslim sect leader. He was killed in 2009 while in a police custody.

 

4) Boko Haram is a group that does not represent Islam, says many Muslim leaders. They preach that Islam is a religion of peace and tranquillity and does not accept crime and violence in any form.

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4) Boko Haram kills both Muslims and Christians alike. The group has instigated attacks on both Christians and Muslims indicating that it doesn’t come under the influence of any religion.

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