Boko Haram In Northern Nigeria

This research will show how Northern Nigeria is at an impasse due to a corrupt government and the religion of its people. Without a balance between the two, the terrorist organization Boko-Haram will continue its onslaught of violence upon this weakening nation. Boko-Haram, an Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria has wreaked havoc on cities in the northern region of Nigeria. This terrorist organization associates the improper religious teaching and practices, that 's being spearheaded by a corrupt government, for the numerous crimes that continues to motivate their movement. Boko-Haram believed that “Sharia”, the Islamic law, was insufficient and marred throughout its teachings. They pointed the finger at government for Northern Nigerians not …show more content…
In 2002, Yusuf established a religious complex with a mosque and an Islamic boarding school in Borno State. Yusuf, became frustrated with the political system and their influence on “Sharia Law”, which is the “way” or “path” that regulated the aspects of life for those living under the Islam religion. He attributed political and economic inequities to western influences and sought a return to traditional Islamic rule of law. The lack of social and economic development, served as Boko Haram’s agenda. Boko Haram increased in numbers as time passed and became more and more determined in its …show more content…
Members also originated from the Kanuri and Hausa-Fulani tribes which made up 32 percent of the population in the northeastern states of Nigeria, and majority of the foot soldiers were composed of poverty stricken nigerians whose socio-economical lifestyle was affected by poor governance and elite corruption. The actions of these Boko-Haram members believed that Western-style based aggression jeopardized traditional values, beliefs, and customs in the community, and was contrary to the Koranic phrase “Anyone who is not governed by what Allah has revealed is among the transgressors” (Agbiboa, D.). A confrontation took place between Boko-Haram and a security agency in Bauchi state, over a law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets. This resulted in 17 members of Boko-Haram being killed. The hideout that housed Boko-Haram in Bauchi state was looted, and materials for making explosives was confiscated. This incident led to the sect mobilizing and commencing a five day assault that spread to Maiduguri from Bauchi on civilians, police officials, and police stations. Over 40 sect members were killed and over 200 were arrested, Commander-in-Chief Mohammed Yusuf was one of the 40