Boko Haram insurgency

The Boko Haram insurgency began in July 2009, when the militant Islamist and jihadist rebel group Boko Haram started an armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria. Boko Haram targets both Muslims and Christians. Attacks are often directed at individuals perceived as supporting the Nigerian government or The Islamic state after the split between them, including civil servants, local defense groups, Muslim leaders who oppose the group and other rebels like Al Qaeda and Islamic State. Most attacks are not based on the religion of the victims. Quotes The government that I lead is committed and will do whatever it takes to free Nigeria from the menace of terrorism. No matter how long it takes, we will reclaim every inch of Nigeria’s territory under the control of the Boko Haram Defeating Boko Haram and finding a durable solution to the underlining causes of insecurity in Nigeria are therefore the major priorities of this administration. Nigerians understand that terrorism stiffens progress and undermine the stability of the society We are confident that we will defeat terrorism in our country and our region External links