history boko haram in nigeria
Basic facts about Boko
Haram, Nigeria
The group became active in 2002 under the Boko Haram leadership of
Mohammed Yusuf. He is now deceased.
It is active mostly in the north-eastern parts of Nigeria, Chad,
Niger and the north of Cameroon.
At first it was believed to be a part of al-Quaeda, but in 2015, it
moved on to become part of the ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the
Levant).
The Boko Haram origin of the name stems from the Hausa phrase that
literally translates as ‘Western education is forbidden’.
The name the group uses to describe themselves, Jamā'at Ahl
as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād literally translates as the Group of the
People of Sunnah for Preaching and Jihad. Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1127137-history-boko-haram-nigeria-activities.html#1127137

For many years, Boko
Haram has terrorised Nigeria. The violent Boko Haram attacks have left
deep scars, both visible and invisible. Check out our article on the
history of Boko Haram in Nigeria to understand the severity of the
group’s actions. We will tell you everything you need to know about Boko
Haram in Nigeria. Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1127137-history-boko-haram-nigeria-activities.html#1127137
For many years, Boko
Haram has terrorised Nigeria. The violent Boko Haram attacks have left
deep scars, both visible and invisible. Check out our article on the
history of Boko Haram in Nigeria to understand the severity of the
group’s actions. We will tell you everything you need to know about Boko
Haram in Nigeria. Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1127137-history-boko-haram-nigeria-activities.html#1127137
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