Who was responsible for Boko Haram?

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Mohammed Yusuf founded the sect that became known as Boko Haram in 2002 in Maiduguri, the capital of the north-eastern state of Borno. He established a religious complex and school that attracted poor Muslim families from across Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

Why did Boko Haram insurgency start?

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’s initial uprising failed, and its leader Mohammed Yusuf was killed by the Nigerian government.

Who are Boko Haram and what do they want?

Boko Haram is an Islamic sect that believes northern politics has been seized by a group of corrupt, false Muslims. It wants to wage a war against them, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria generally, to create a “pure” Islamic state ruled by sharia law.

Where does Boko Haram get its funding?

Boko Haram was one of the major beneficiaries. A recent United Nations report revealed that insurgents’ activities are nowadays funded through multiple sources which include extortions, taxes, ‘protection fees’, bank robberies, charitable donations, smuggling, foreign remittances and kidnapping.

What happened to Boko Haram in Nigeria?

They Moved In Next Door. Fighters and family members of a terrorist group in Nigeria have defected in droves since the death of their leader. They’ve been relocated to a city they once terrorized.

What is the impact of Boko Haram insurgency on the educational development of North East Nigeria?

Reduction in level of students` enrollment, rising record of poor academic performances, departure of academic staff and destruction of developed facilities and obstruction of infrastructural development were found out to be part of the impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on the development of tertiary education in North- …