Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Boko Haram Spokesman Quizzed -PM News, Lagos
By PM News, Lagos
Nigerian authorities on Thursday questioned a man believed to be a spokesman for Islamist group Boko Haram after his arrest as security forces seek to stop a wave of attacks blamed on the extremists, reports AFP.
Several security sources said Wednesday that a suspect believed to be the person who goes by the alias Abul Qaqa had been arrested, but authorities have not officially confirmed his detention or his identity.
One security source said he was flown to the capital Abuja on Wednesday and was undergoing questioning there.
“He is under interrogation,” the source in the capital said on condition of anonymity on Thursday morning, declining to provide further details.
Meanwhile, the country’s recently appointed police chief Mohammed D. Abubakar visited Kano, Nigeria’s second-largest city hit by coordinated bombings and shootings on January 20 that left at least 185 people dead.
President Goodluck Jonathan, under immense pressure over the government’s failure to stop attacks blamed on Boko Haram, sacked police chief Hafiz Ringim and all Ringim’s deputies on January 25.
There was heavy security in Kano for Abubakar’s visit, including a helicopter that hovered overhead.
The man who goes by the name Abul Qaqa has claimed to speak on behalf of Boko Haram on numerous occasions.
He has claimed responsibility for scores of attacks in Nigeria, including the Kano violence, the group’s deadliest attack yet.
The purported spokesman has regularly held phone conferences with journalists in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, Boko Haram’s base.
Differing versions of the arrest emerged, with one source saying he had been detained in the northern city of Kaduna early Wednesday and others saying it occurred in a raid in Maiduguri on Tuesday.
A secret police source said “he was tracked down using state of the art tracking equipment.”
Local media reported that agents used GPS to track him and that the suspect was from the Igala ethnic group in central Kogi state.
Marilyn Ogar, a spokeswoman for the secret police, did not respond to phone calls on Thursday, but on Wednesday night said she could not confirm any arrest.
“When you have an ongoing operation, a lot of people are brought in, and until you are able to put a face to a name …,” nothing can be confirmed, Ogar said.
“My office has not confirmed to me that they have him.”
Boko Haram has carried out increasingly sophisticated attacks, mostly in Nigeria’s north, that have left hundreds of people dead.
The spiralling violence has sparked deep concern in the international community and shaken the country, whose 160 million population is roughly divided between a mainly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south.There has been intense speculation over whether Boko Haram has formed links with outside extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda’s north African branch.
Diplomats say some Boko Haram members have sought training abroad but that there is no proof of operational links with foreign extremists and that the group remains domestically focused.
Analysts say the violence has been fed by deep poverty in the north, where masses of unemployed youths have little trust in government or hope for the future in a country long considered one of the world’s most corrupt.
The Arewa Consultative Forum, a group of northern elites, condemned the Kano attacks in a statement this week, but called for the government to guarantee the safety of Boko Haram members who choose to participate in dialogue.With security forces seemingly unable to stop the attacks, there have been growing calls for negotiations.
Boko Haram has mainly targeted police stations and other symbols of authority. Christians have also been killed, including in a wave of bomb blasts on Christmas day, but Muslims have been victims of attacks as well.
The group has also claimed responsibility for the August suicide bombing of UN headquarters in Abuja which killed at least 25 people.
It launched an uprising in 2009 put down by a brutal military assault that left some 800 dead.
After going dormant for about a year, it re-emerged with a series of shootings and bomb blasts.
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May almighty forgive you no muslim is bastard may you don't even
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 14, 2012 - 13:00.
Some people they just comment anything comes out of their mind as you said all muslims are bastard children beast the true bastard will be ascertain but please mind your comment,
BTjjeEbromjKRysc
Submitted by Ahmet (not verified) on February 13, 2012 - 14:28.
Yes. Same porelbm.No it is not especially common. Rather, it is uncommon for financial aid (assistance) to take longer than usual to get verified. All for good reasons. Genuine reasons. However, the government might well, now and then, throw a spanner in the works. That is when it might well take longer than usual. Although, the term usual' is common these days. Red tape, I believe.Hope this Helps.
Omoaholo
Submitted by Zanna (not verified) on February 7, 2012 - 19:45.
I think this man needs serious brain examination. Sane minds don't behave the way he did.
Nothing wrong with what Omoaholo Imogiri said
Submitted by manu (not verified) on February 7, 2012 - 16:13.
Muslims naturally hate xtians and jews only a fool would believe that islam is peaceful.
I see nothing wrong with what Omoaholo Imogiri he has spoken the truth leave him alone
Islam is peace
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 7, 2012 - 15:39.
U so cald xtain hw i wish 2 meet u nd share a video on hw ur so cald CAN president plan 2 distroy islam,2 show hw islam is peace nd is d religion of almighty ALLAH his plans faild.Dnt worry we ar ready 4 u guyz dis tym jst watch nd c is evn beta u live d country.
Christian 4 real
Submitted by Pastor (not verified) on February 6, 2012 - 00:13.
D whole muslims r bastards.children of a beast.islam is nothing but a religion of violence.tank to gudluck jonathan 4 bn a christian
Omoaholo Imogirie, My
Submitted by Otile (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 17:14.
Omoaholo Imogirie,
My brother, you have aroused my curiosity. Where on earth can I get me a good muslim woman? I have heard that the Muslimas are very good. That's one thing I am going to miss when Nigeria breaks up. I have seen the rare beauty in Hausa Fulani women, but I don't like how they are covered up. God created beauty, but the Hausa Fulani muslim men hide the woman skin for their selfish greed. Omoaholo how can I get me a good moslem woman?
Who tells you muhammed is not knowledgeable.
Submitted by Idrees (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 17:09.
It is a fool that will think Muhammed is an illiterate. Many people think writing and speaking english only is education. Many people in the world are influential professor who cannot speak english. Go to China, France, etc. MUHAMMED is a teacher.
God Have Mercy
Submitted by Abdulfatai Odeniran (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 14:29.
May God have mercy on those who are attempting to provide justification for the murderous Boko Haram Sect. Such people cannot be unconnected with the sponsorship of the Sect. Their sympathy for such evil cause smacks of absolute hypocracy. Poor people are not found in northern eastern Nigeria alone but everywhere in the country. But those in the north east are so lazy that they do not want to do anything to help themselves except begging. Now that the begging industry is no longer lucrative, they are venting their frustrations on innocent Nigerians. The same people sponsoring them will soon find out that they are breeding snakes that would turn against the owners when the perceived enemies break away. The north is sowing evil and will soon harvest its own destruction.
Nigeria is full of Fanatics
Submitted by Kefas Odeniran (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 14:12.
No one needs to be told that all those commenting here have lost touch with the basic requirements of their faith. If you are a true christian, you must not abuse no matter the provocation. The Holy Bible enjoins us to pray for our enemies even at death, for vengeance is of the Lord. I am sure the Holy Quran also enjoins muslims not to abuse or provoke others. Even the Boko Haram murderers know that their operation is against the tenets of Islam and will surely be rewarded in hell fire. Good christians and muslims should not allow themselves to be dragged along with them into Hell for these people actually know where they are ending and are doing everything to lead others into hell too.
dont we have fulanis in kogi state
Submitted by deri (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 13:58.
@wahala, have you asked yourself why a police officer who slapped OBJ under Abacha was re-instated without the know of the PSC. When GEJ said BH has infiltrated every arm of his Gov, you doubted him. Where is sokoto and who released him? Did your Arewa group not meet hrs after Al Mustapha was setenced to death? Did you hear them parley over the killings of the Igbos in Mandalla, Adamawa and Kaduna? Ringim allowed himself to be intimidated by BH. When he said their days were numbered. It was Odumakin who praised the late son of Biu to the heavens when he died in the Oct 1st bomb blast, on behalf of Ribadu. Perhaps he was the one who planted the bomb on behalf of ribadu. The police has been monitoring the activities of the spokesperson and the governor for months. So stop that crap. That 28 niger deltans were arrested over bunkering. Who is the owner of the said vessel? Was the boat used in siphoning our oil owned by an ijaw man or a member of the tripod? U nitwit!
Revealed-Wahala as an informat 4 boko haram
Submitted by deri (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 13:57.
@wahala, have you asked yourself why a police officer who slapped OBJ under Abacha was re-instated without the know of the PSC. When GEJ said BH has infiltrated every arm of his Gov, you doubted him. Where is sokoto and who released him? Did your Arewa group not meet hrs after Al Mustapha was setenced to death? Did you hear them parley over the killings of the Igbos in Mandalla, Adamawa and Kaduna? Ringim allowed himself to be intimidated by BH. When he said their days were numbered. It was Odumakin who praised the late son of Biu to the heavens when he died in the Oct 1st bomb blast, on behalf of Ribadu. Perhaps he was the one who planted the bomb on behalf of ribadu. The police has been monitoring the activities of the spokesperson and the governor for months. So stop that crap. That 28 niger deltans were arrested over bunkering. Who is the owner of the said vessel? Was the boat used in siphoning our oil owned by an ijaw man or a member of the tripod? U nitwit!
OMOAHOLO IMOGIRIE u should go
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 12:26.
OMOAHOLO IMOGIRIE u should go and tell ur postor d work u have done 4 d sake of ur religion and i am sure he wil tel u who's pic. u hav listed.one's more if u awake by d drunk u hav taken go ask ur mother who ur real father is.den u luk around and see who ar d pple doing wat u hav mention d muslim or christian?and how many of u living wiz out knowing dare fathers?if u hav a sister how many times u slept wiz her?how many pples ar coming 2 see ur morther?
Igala Man?
Submitted by Shadow (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 11:53.
The suspect is an Igala man not Fulani or Hausa. Now that's a switch. You never know who is involved, eh?
Imogirie, son of a whore
Submitted by olasunboalao@yahoo.com (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 11:39.
Son of a whore, fucked by her father and grand father. No wonder you believed rubbish and attacked muslims, their faith and being. You useless whore of a mother should ve aborted you and died in the process. Are you not also fucking your sisters, aunt and nieces in exchange for sweet and biscuit. It is the actions of godforsaken fools like you attacking peoples faith that is fueling the fire ignited those boko haram demons. Are you yourself not a terrorist, though you are still using your tongue. If you ve access to bomb and gun will you not kill muslims with the venom and hatred displayed by you.
Muhammad D- pity u so very much
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 11:21.
I think it will do you some good if you went to school and had some education!!! (That is if you can actually read what I just wrote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
omoaholo
Submitted by M.D (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 11:13.
haba Omoaholo Imogirie, y such abuse to islam and its prophet (PBOH). is totally not camatable wallahi. pls try to no your manners. islam is a peaceful leaving religion and it would end in such. so pls if u wil nt b part of us then mind ur manners.
Fuck ol christains
Submitted by Muhammad D (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 09:49.
Dan durun uwa! Shegu tsinannu wadda uwar su tayi asaran haihuwa. U beta mind ur manners neva u abused our Holy Prophet.. Wallahi we wil crush u ol out dis naija if u no stop diz nonsense.. Yan durun uwa shegu... Na Who de sponsored boko haram? No ur leaders we no any secret dat u guy are preparing for islam. And insha allahu u wil neva see bayan musullunci.... Dan durun ubanku tsinannu. Bastards, school fees, u no nothing rada fucking ur mothers
DONKEY OMOAHOLO
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 09:44.
donkey Omoaholo Imogirie or wat ever ur donkey of d donkies father name u is d most stupid animal i've ever known.keep saying wat r saying.u'll c how God will punish u abusing the greatest of all prophets.
What part of Nigeria are u from?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 09:37.
I find it appalling when people like u fails to appreciate people's hard work. Its bad enough reading first hand info about our dear country but for someone like u to castigate someones' fine work is inhuman.
I wish all thinhs work better.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 09:37.
In the last day perilous time shall come (2timothy 3v1), this thing shall surely come to pass mathew 24v1 but woe to to him/her this prophecy shall happen throught. may God give us the opportunity to see heaven.
U need help
Submitted by Abubakar Olanrewaju (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 08:13.
@Omoaholo, I really think you need help. Reading your comment here shows that you can't be normal. The earlier you seek for help to get yourself back to normal, the better for you.
yep we are proud to be a musilms
Submitted by YOUSEF Idrees (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 07:46.
Omoaholo or what did u called urself agn, but can u do me a favour...when u get home pls dn't 4get 2 ask ur mama that who is ur papa?
Re@we are proud being muslim
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 07:33.
Sahara please stick to d ethics of professionalism. U're suppose 2seeve comments b4 pasting 4public consumption. I'm highly disapointed by Omoaholo's choice of or word usage /F/. Dis is absurd! Are u sure u r a xtian. While gud pple are spending nites wthout sleep prayin 4our dear country n brainstorming 4d wayforwd u r busy postin mundain, foolish n divisive coments. Grow up boy!
Raf@ we're proud being muslims
Submitted by Hauwa (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 07:24.
Indeed we're very proud being muslims,to liv nd die as muslims cos d BEST nd TRUE religion is ISLAM despite ur criticism.its of no point stressing my arguement/point wit such an irresponsible fellow dat strip so low telling d world how mischivous nd promiscuis his lifestyl is,next tym i pray u get caught by dia husbands nd see if dat tin of urs wil not be chopped off nd used 2 feed d dogs....ensure u go 4 HIV test 2day,cos am sure u're infected.ISLAM is d bes my PROPHET is my life nd d PERFECT example EVA!
Fear God as u post and as for
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 06:17.
Fear God as u post and as for you who fuck and suck, is that what ur religion preaches. U better desist and serve God better before cones to you the certainty. No Islam no Paradise. Take it or leave it. Good luck in your pursuit of truth.
thank GOD 4 makn me a muslim
Submitted by misbah mb (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 04:00.
sum ppl always talk out of point, y abusive language on other's tribe nd religion?...u can't abusive my prophet nd expect me 2 be at peace wit u!! How Many times hav any muslim produce a cartoon of jesus (a.s)? Or to abusive him? NEVER...but hw many times did it happens to proqhat MUHD S.A.W??...so who ar d peace lovers?...i should rather we keep our differences nd live 2gether in peace, we should stay focus nd developed our nation instead of westn our initiative fightn each other.
Haba Sahara reporters!
Submitted by Aisha (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 00:34.
I am immensely disappointed but not surprised by the kind of comments Sahara reporters show, haba you guys should learn how to be professional please. How can you post comments with the F word and other vulgar words?it seems you guys thrive on inciting hatred between people and that is how you get off. I am disappointed in you guys!I don't care if you post my comment or not.THRASH TABLOID.
Ref@We Are Proud Being Musilms
Submitted by Omoaholo Imogirie (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 00:18.
You must be proud being musilms because your prophet muhammad taught you how to fuck your mothers. Even prophet muhammad got his mother pregnant and bore you mad people. You musilms are bull dogs fathered by your fathers' children bore by his mother. There are lots of you musilms drinking alcohol in hiding. One rather drink alcohol than embark in killing of innocent people like you heartless people. Musilms kept their wives in hiding and are only allowed to come out at night. Your musilms wives that come out at night go to Igbos stores to be fucked in exchange of goods. They cover their faces but are prostitutes at night. I used to fuck them when they are let out by their husbands to go out during night time;in exchange I give them perfumes, creams etc. Musilms women can be vociferous during intercourse. There is one called Arwa when I sucked her pussy she told me that you people know how to fuck & take care of your women. She never stopped coming for her clitoris to be sucked.
Ref@We Are Proud Being Musilms
Submitted by Omoaholo Imogirie (not verified) on February 3, 2012 - 00:17.
You must be proud being musilms because your prophet muhammad taught you how to fuck your mothers. Even prophet muhammad got his mother pregnant and bore you mad people. You musilms are bull dogs fathered by your fathers' children bore by his mother. There are lots of you musilms drinking alcohol in hiding. One rather drink alcohol than embark in killing of innocent people like you heartless people. Musilms kept their wives in hiding and are only allowed to come out at night. Your musilms wives that come out at night go to Igbos stores to be fucked in exchange of goods. They cover their faces but are prostitutes at night. I used to fuck them when they are let out by their husbands to go out during night time;in exchange I give them perfumes, creams etc. Musilms women can be vociferous during intercourse. There is one called Arwa when I sucked her pussy she told me that you people know how to fuck & take care of your women. She never stopped coming for her clitoris to be sucked.
