Read How Shi'ite Group Gave Birth To Boko Haram

Fresh revelations have emerged on how the
Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known
as Shi’ite of starting the Boko Haram
insurgency in the country as far as 1997.
This revelation, according to The Nation, was
made by the Muhammad Idris, the president of
the Human Rights on Non-Violent Initiative, a
civil society organisation.
Some members of the Shi’ites group during a
recent procession. New revelation says they
birthed Boko Haram.

Some members of the Shi’ites group during a
recent procession. New revelation says they
birthed Boko Haram.


Nigerian Army which has come under severe
attacks in recent times over alleged violation of
human rights in the role played to contain the
recent clash with Shi’ite members in Zaria.
But during a visit to the General Officer
Commanding 1 Mechanized Division, Nigerian
Army, Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, the
group commended the Nigerian Army for its
role in the recent clash between the Army and
Shi’ite, adding that the military is the only
remaining tool to defend democracy, peace and
unity of the country.
He said: “Boko Haram started by the Shi’ite group
in 1997. The Shi’ite group is the source of Boko
Haram if you go back in history, it is documented,
some of them fled to Maidiguri, hid somewhere
and regrouped where they later became a terror,
fighting government and killing both civilians and
military, destroying property and raping innocent
women.
Some Boko Haram fighters. Reports say
members of the sect are escapees from Shi’ite.
“I as an indigene of Borno state from the town of
Maidiguri can say that, the change we have seen
in our area with the coming of the present
administration is more than 100 per cent and the
Nigerian Army deserves a Diamond medal.



“What happened in Zaria, Kaduna state, is a
proven testimony that the military has the
adequate intelligence and more information about
happenings in the country. Any group who does
what the Shi’ite did is not threading the part to
peace and progress of this country.
“We as Nigerians, are under one constitution, the
Shi’ite group were trying to create violence when
they attcked the convoy of the COAS and we
appreciate the quick action taken by the Nigerian
Army and pray that the group is brought under
control because we believe our country is now on
focus.
“”We support and throw our weight behind the
military authority on any action they decide to
take against the Shi’ite or another other group
aiming to bridge the peace and unity in the
country.
“Before Lieutenant General Tukur Buruti came,
Boko Haram were everywhere, if you are a father,
you are afraid for your daughter, a husband will
see his wife being taken away by members of
Boko Haram but has no right to stop them for fear
of his life, but with the coming of the present
administration, Boko Haram is gradually become
past tense and are winning the war against
terrorism.”


The host, Major General Oyebade, in his
response, opened up on the clash, explaining
that he lost a soldier during the incident.
He explained: “My soldier was killed in the attack
and many others were injured who are presently
receiving treatment in the hospital. During the
Cordon and Search operation carried out in the
residence of El-Zakzaky and two other strong
holds of the Shi’ite, we tried to get in touch with
Zakzaky to stop his members from attacking us,
but some people who answered my call, refused
to let us talk to him.
“We took actions according to the rules of
engagement as soldiers were being attacked by
the Militant Wing of the sect known as the
Hurra’s.
“We know what it means to preserve life because
the life of a human being is sacrosanct, but we
have paid the supreme price to secure this
country.”