An ex Boko Haram commander, Abdulkadir Abubakar has revealed that the sect's leader, Abubakar Shekau has left Sambisa forest, and is now hiding in Mandara Mountain.
The former
chief intelligence officer was arrested by troops in June along Buni
Yadi in Gujba local government area of Yobe State, NAN reports.
Abubakar
also promised to help the military capture Shekau and also broker peace
between the sect's two factions and the Federal Government.
He said “I
am cooperating with the military and I am ready to provide information
on the whereabouts of Shekau. Shekau has left his enclave in Sambisa and
moved deep into Mandara Mountain. I know the area where he is hiding
and willing to provide a guide to the military.
“The intensified military offensive has weakened Shekau’s position and that of the other groups."
The former commander also accused Shekau of frustrating all the efforts to negotiate with the government.
He said “Shekau
is not willing to surrender due to his high handedness. Unfortunately,
the government and military authorities accorded priority on dealing
with Shekau, who is blood thirsty.
“Albarnawi
has indicated interest to dialogue with the government to end
insurgency and provide a lasting solution to the crisis. Albarnawi
discusses this with members of his circle. And I can assure the
government that he would cooperate to achieve peace.
“The two factions are willing to cooperate with Nigerian Government to defeat Shekau."
“During
the early days of the insurgency we fought for what we thought was a
just cause, to establish a caliphate where human beings are valued,
cherished and respected.
“After annexing vast territories, Shekau began to demonstrate his cruelty and atrocities against humanity.
“In
view of the high level atrocities committed by the group,some of the
top commanders including myself, Albarnawi and Mamman Nur challenged
Shekau, demanding an immediate end to the ugly saga.
“Thereafter,
Albarnawi and Mamman Nur parted ways, and formed their groups. Shekau
is responsible for suicide bombings and attack on soft targets in the
North-East.
“The Albarnawi and
Mamman Nur groups never attacked schools, religious places of worship,
markets, women and children. Our fight was strictly with security
forces. Even the kidnapped oil workers would not be killed by the group.
“Shekau
is fond of using the girls and other abducted women as sex toys, and
suicide bombers. He kills on the pretence of punishing for lies, theft,
and rebellion. Shekau kills without justification.
“Shekau
arrogated to himself the powers to accuse, prosecute, convict
and punish in total contradiction to Islamic teachings.Children and
women also starved to death in Sambisa due to Shekau’s cruelty," he added.
Members
of the Boko Haram sect recently attacked six villages - Abachari, Kote,
Uda Lawanti and Wokilli, all in Nganzi Local Government Area of Borno
state, killing at least 27 people.
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