Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau was captured in a new video crying and lamenting about the terrible attacks on them by the Nigerian Army. He was also seen and heard praying for protection from Allah against all the forces against them. In the 1:22 minutes video, the leader of the sect described the activities of the Nigerian Army as the “devilish act” in the month of Ramadan.
Boko Haram Leader Cries, Laments in New Video
Leader of Boko Haram who spoke in Kanuri reminded Allah of all the things they have forsaken to bear witness to his name and for that he should protect through all tribulations that they are facing.
He prayed for victory in the name of Allah and implored other brothers to join him in prayers. Reports have it that this is the first time Shekau was seen crying in that manner.
Boko Haram Leader Cries, Laments in New Video: Reaction
According to Bulama Bukarti, peace and conflict analyst, he says that everything is not okay with Shekau’s faction of the Boko Haram sect. He described Shekau as always being bombastic and as a ruthless gangster who is known for mocking his victims. He predicted that the group might be under some kind of threat. This he said might be in relation to the series of pictures and videos the Army has been releasing recently. He said that the leader of the BH sect might be seeking negotiation.
Bulama, however, warned that it should be noted that Shekau will not give up any time soon as he keeps pledging his allegiance to the cause even in the video.
Boko Haram Leader Cries, Laments in New Video
