Boko Haram Leader; Shekau says He Is Alive, Claims Responsibility For Recent Attacks In Borno State

Boko Haram Leader; Shekau says He Is Alive, Claims Responsibility For Recent Attacks In Borno State

According to SaharaReporters

The leader of Boko Haram, Sheik Imam Abubakar Shekau who had been declared dead by Nigerian military on August 19th 2013 has just appeared in a new video, saying he is alive and shame to Nigerian government and the military.

Shekau in the video claimed responsibility of recent attacks that killed several civilians on  September 17th 2013 in Benisheik in Borno State.

Also according to CKN Nigeria, Shekau who appeared in military camouflage uniform, seated and surrounded by hooded insurgents said “Here I am, alive, hale and hearty. Sagir Musa should bury himself in shame, President Jonathan (of Nigeria) should bury himself in shame, President Obama (of United States of America) should bury himself in shame, and President Francois Hollande (of France) should bury himself in shame, Queen Elizabeth (of England) should bury herself in shame,” he said.

According to Shekau, “They said I am dead, but here I am. The world should know that I am alive and will only die at the appointed time. Everybody should be judged according to the dictates of his conscience. What I am doing is written in the Holy Qur’an and the Hadith and I will not stop. I challenge all the clerics of the world to question my deeds. Those underrating my capacity should have a re-think. I will never allow democracy to thrive.

“The concept of Government of the people by the people for the people will never be possible and will never exist. Democracy shall be replaced only by the government of Allah, from Allah and for Allah,” he said.

He said the Nigerian military will never subdue his group. “Nigerian soldiers are late. After killing many of them in Monguno and Benisheik, we have snatched their armoured carriers and Hilux van and then hoisted Islamic flags on them. We now move freely with them,” he said.