Boko Haram Hiding And Recruiting Locals In Chad
Boko Haram insurgents chased out of Nigeria by the
military are reportedly hiding on the remote islands in Lake Chad,
terrorising locals and recruiting youths.
Mustapha, a farmer from the Chadian village located close to the Nigerian border, was quoted as saying by Vanguard:
“You see those islands, toward Nigeria? I used to go there to sell my harvest. But with Boko Haram it’s become too dangerous. We don’t move without a military escort.”
Despite a series of successful operations recently conducted by the joint military force of Nigeria and its neighbours, the terrorism in the region has not been totally crushed.
A Chadian security source, who pleaded for anonymity, disclosed:
“Boko Haram are under pressure and some of them are taking refuge in the middle of the lake, on islands with swampy forests that are difficult for the army to reach. Because they are hungry, they are attacking villagers for food.”
It has been obtained, that the attacks have become a common thing on the islands and mainland near Nigeria.
Al Hadji Mbodou Mai, the shopkeeper in Ngouboua, said that the insurgents “stole up to 500 steers” in the town which is now “secured” by the military.
The experts have, however, have that hit-and-run attacks by the sect could increase amid the added military pressure.
Meanwhile the Chadian authorities are concerned about Boko Haram purportedly recruiting locals to join the sect.
The authorities do not have a clear picture on the number of citizens who have taken up arms for Boko Haram and what is motivating those who have done so.
One of the sources revealed:
“We interviewed a boy who was hardly 16 and who has spent two weeks in a camp at the border… He was promised money, but especially Tramol. The authorities try to deal with the problem by talking with their parents and making them understand there be any trouble if the boys come back.”
It should be recalled that after the victory of Muhammadu Buhari at the March 28 presidential election in Nigeria, fresh expectations emerged that the new leader would tackle terrorism in the region. The president-elect vowed that fight with Boko Haram would be one of the main priorities of his administration.
Mustapha, a farmer from the Chadian village located close to the Nigerian border, was quoted as saying by Vanguard:
“You see those islands, toward Nigeria? I used to go there to sell my harvest. But with Boko Haram it’s become too dangerous. We don’t move without a military escort.”
Despite a series of successful operations recently conducted by the joint military force of Nigeria and its neighbours, the terrorism in the region has not been totally crushed.
A Chadian security source, who pleaded for anonymity, disclosed:
“Boko Haram are under pressure and some of them are taking refuge in the middle of the lake, on islands with swampy forests that are difficult for the army to reach. Because they are hungry, they are attacking villagers for food.”
It has been obtained, that the attacks have become a common thing on the islands and mainland near Nigeria.
Al Hadji Mbodou Mai, the shopkeeper in Ngouboua, said that the insurgents “stole up to 500 steers” in the town which is now “secured” by the military.
The experts have, however, have that hit-and-run attacks by the sect could increase amid the added military pressure.
Meanwhile the Chadian authorities are concerned about Boko Haram purportedly recruiting locals to join the sect.
The authorities do not have a clear picture on the number of citizens who have taken up arms for Boko Haram and what is motivating those who have done so.
One of the sources revealed:
“We interviewed a boy who was hardly 16 and who has spent two weeks in a camp at the border… He was promised money, but especially Tramol. The authorities try to deal with the problem by talking with their parents and making them understand there be any trouble if the boys come back.”
It should be recalled that after the victory of Muhammadu Buhari at the March 28 presidential election in Nigeria, fresh expectations emerged that the new leader would tackle terrorism in the region. The president-elect vowed that fight with Boko Haram would be one of the main priorities of his administration.
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