SOKOTO BOMB BLAST: We Did It - Boko Haram
The group says it attacked the VP’s residence, and the Sokoto police formations in protest against arrest of its members.
The Jamaatu Ahlis Sunnah Lil Daawati wal Jihad, otherwise known as
Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide attack on
the residence of Vice President Namadi Sambo in Zaria, Kaduna State; and
on two police formations in Sokoto, including the attack on the office
of an Assistant Inspector General of Police in the state.
In an email sent to media houses, Tuesday, by Abul Qaqa, its
spokesperson, the group said it carried out the attacks in fulfillment
of the promise made earlier to carry out attacks in Sokoto, if the
government refused to release its members detained in the state.
“We give thanks to Allah for giving us the opportunity to fulfill the
promise we made earlier to attack Sokoto for arresting and detaining
our brothers,” the statement stated.
The group, which claimed to be fighting against enemies of Islam,
stated that “God gave us the opportunity to carry out suicide attacks
against the offices of security agencies to include AIG’s office at
Marina, and Police stations at Anguwan Rogo and Arkilla all in Sokoto
township.”
Boko Haram also said it is waging its jihad in other to free the
people from oppression; and that its target remains security agents, top
government officials, and Christians. It also promised to kill whoever
aids security agents in tracking its members.
The terrorist group said it has information that women are being used
to spy on its members; saying they would slaughter any woman found
spying on them. It also claimed that security agents, who cannot protect
themselves, cannot provide security others.
The group also claimed responsibility for the attack, Sunday, in
Bauchi, and also in Damaturu, Yobe state, where a truck belonging to the
Joint Task Force was allegedly destroyed.
