WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

NEW NATIONS EMERGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who are the Boko Haram?
A
The rebels who fought for independence in Nigeria
B
A group of religious leaders providing aid and charity to Nigeria
C
Radical Tribal leaders who wanted to see change
D
A terrorist group that has kidnapped and killed many Nigerians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The activities of Boko Haram in North East Nigeria has resulted in over 50, 000 widows and rape victims according to The Premium Times of Nigeria. As former wives or sex slaves, most of these women suffer from trauma and discrimination resulting from their forceful association with Boko Haram.

Detailed explanation-3: -Boko Haram and its impact in Nigeria These abuses include murder, abduction, sexual violence, forced labor, forced conscription of children, looting, and burning public buildings (such as schools), personal property (such as farmland), and, in some cases, entire villages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Those on the list are alleged to be members of the Boko Haram sect. Among those on the list are Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Malkam Umar, Bello Husba, Yan Kolo, Ibrahim Abu Maryam, Baka Kwasari, Bana Gonna, Mohammed Abu Maryam, Abu Imma, and Abu Dardda.

Detailed explanation-5: -Many terrorist groups operating on the African Continent, such as Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram, are conducting attacks and expanding the scope of their operations.

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