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| Boko Haram: Resign or die |
The Boko Haram are on the offensive again in Borno state amid the state of emergency rule imposed by the president.They have regrouped and have threatened to kill every last one of civil servants in the Towns of Bama and Gwoza. A person who fled to Maiduguri had this to say:
''They warned government officials and civil servants in Bama to resign or else face death in the next seven days. We are all scared, this could be more deadly, so we ran for our dear lives,”
While a police officer said:
Boko Haram fighters were ransacking homes in neighboring Gwoza district, forcing residents to hide in caves in the rocky hills.Bama and Gwoza are towns where the insurgents have a stronghold, few weeks ago in Bama about 60 people were killed including police men, soldiers and civilians.
After many troops were deployed in the state as the Government went on the offensive to bring an end to the saga, the JTF raided and dislodged the terrorists from their camps.
But it seems that they have regrouped and are now issuing threats to Government officials to leave their jobs or face death.
You cant really tell what is happening. Are the JTF acquiring enough intelligence to capture these terrorists? Do they have a detailed plan of attack without resulting to massive civilian casualties? Are the security forces ready to control the exodus that will ensure in the light of the situation. We can only hope they ready and can wrestle back control of these places back in the hands of the Government.
Nigeria vs Spain
Nigeria play World champions Spain in their final Confederations Cup Group B game at the Estadio Castelao on Sunday.
Having lost to Uruguay in their last match, the Super eagles will need to win by at least four goals to qualify or hope that Uruguay fail to beat the footballing giants Tahiti.
Nigeria is likely bowing out because Spain rested their first team players against Tahiti ( and still scored 10 goals) and will play a fresh first 11 with the likes of Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Fabregas in the mix. Also, the Uruguayans know that they have to better Nigeria's result on the day when they take on minors Tahiti.
Although the Super eagles have a daunting task at hand, they should focus on winning the game so that they can bow out with their heads held high.
Hope the boys nick a win against the Furious reds!
