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Boko Haram Formation
Boko Haram was formed in 2002 by a terrorist named Mohammad Yusuf. The group was created based on a purpose to overthrow the Nigerian state and force every citizen to be muslim. They refuse to participate in any politics sponsored by Nigeria if they’re not under islamic influence. To achieve their goal, they use violence and brutality to get other’s attention. -
Police Attack
This terrorist group attacked for the first time in December of 2003, making their presence well known. They rounded up their 200 militants to abuse the different police stations around Yobe, the Nigerian border. When this attack occurred, the mood of Africa changed, and yet another violence group had swept the premise. -
Prison Break
By 2010, Boko Haram had caused much havoc around Africa that it seemed nothing could surprise citizens anymore until this event occurred. In the state of Bauchi, 50 militants attacked a prison. It seemed like a small number, however this group managed to let out 700 inmates while killing 5 people. These criminals that they released would soon pledge their allegiance to Boko Haram, making it even more deadly. -
Kidnapping
This event was one that everyone in the world heard about, and were all equally as disgusted. When Abubakar Shekau came into power, he didn’t waste time planning his hostile attacks. In April, he had abducted 276 teenage girls from a boarding school in Borno. Some managed to escape, while other girls futures were put in Shekau’s hands. He made an announcement in May saying that he will sell them in the black market, making the remark that “Allah” said he should sell women. -
Boko Haram sides with ISIS
Last March, Shekau made a big decision for the future of Boko Haram. ISIS, another terrorist group located in Syia and Iraq has been around since 1999. Equally as violent and brutal, Shekau made the consecutive decision to pledge his allegiance to ISIS, creating an alliance between the two most dangerous organizations the middle east has seen.
