Leaders of the Boko Haram group
have dissociated themselves from the recent bombings, killings and burning of
markets in some parts of Borno State.
The organisation’s second in command, Shiekh Abu Mohammed
Abdulaziz, told newsmen yesterday in Maiduguri at a press conference that the
group was not responsible for the fresh attacks and killings, especially the
burning of shops and stalls in Customs Market in the metropolis.
The press conference was attended by Sheik Abdulaziz and four
other leaders of the group. Before the press briefing, the leaders had sent
invitation to journalists about the event, which they indeed attended.
He reiterated the position of the group on the current ceasefire
and maintained that it had nothing to do with the recent bomb attacks and
killings of innocent people, describing it as very unfortunate and uncalled
for.
Sheik Abulaziz warned persons distributing alarming leaflets,
carrying out attacks and other criminal acts such as robbery and snatching of
vehicles in the name of Boko Haram to desist from them.
The spokesman of the group further called on the government to
remain resolute on its pledge as the group leader, Sheikh Ahmed Shekau had
mandated him to announce the ceasefire because any further attack would not be
in the interest of the people.
Source: Leadership
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