What Is Boko Harams Goal
When the Group Was First Formed, Their Main Goal Was to “Purify” Islam in Northern Nigeria, Believing Jihad Should Be Delayed Until the Group Was Strong Enough...
When the group was first formed, their main goal was to “purify” Islam in northern Nigeria, believing jihad should be delayed until the group was strong enough to overthrow the Nigerian government. The group formerly aligned itself with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
How did the Boko Haram start?
Boko Haram gained widespread exposure in July 2009 when, after an incident in which group members were allegedly subjected to the excessive use of force by police and then were unable to get official investigation into the matter, the group launched attacks on police posts and other government installations, killing …
Who is Boko Haram leader?
Abubakar ShekauYears of service2002–2021
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