“Terminating innocent lives through terrorist acts is primitive, so perpetrators and sponsors of terrorism through Boko Haram cannot be anything but uncivilised,” Jonathan said.
He spoke in Dutse, Jigawa State as he ended his two-day visit to the
state. Stressing that it was wrong for any individual or group to resort
to killing to express grievances, the President said Boko Haram’s
activities were inhibiting national development.
Jonathan therefore admonished all Nigerians to speak out in condemnation of terrorist acts in the country.
According to military authority, no fewer than 3,000 people have been killed in attacks by the sect members, as Boko Haram has since 2009 attacked military and police facilities, worship centres and drinking joints among others.
Before the President’s outburst, there had been indications that the government was already considering paying the compensation demanded by the sect and that it had began preparing for talks with the sect.
Jonathan therefore admonished all Nigerians to speak out in condemnation of terrorist acts in the country.
According to military authority, no fewer than 3,000 people have been killed in attacks by the sect members, as Boko Haram has since 2009 attacked military and police facilities, worship centres and drinking joints among others.
Before the President’s outburst, there had been indications that the government was already considering paying the compensation demanded by the sect and that it had began preparing for talks with the sect.
