Nigeria: Why Northern Leaders Are Silent Over Boko Haram

27 January 2012
opinion

NORTHERN leaders have come under hammer over their palpable reticence concerning the murderous activities of the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

Known for their loud protestations and comments whenever northern interests in the affairs of the nation are affected, most northern leaders have not been outspoken since Boko Haram started unleashing the reign of terror on the polity since 2009 and for which about 1000 persons have been killed.

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