Boko Haram Threatens Overthrow Of Government
April 13 2012
The leader of the Boko Haram Islamist sect says the group will topple the Nigerian government within three months, reports the Vanguard (Nigeria).
In a 14-minute video posted on YouTube, group leader Abubakar Shekau ridiculed President Goodluck Jonathan's prediction that Boko Haram would be pacified by June, reported the Voice of America News.
Shekau also vowed to destroy Christianity in Nigeria and kill all Muslims who work against his group.
Since 2009, Boko Haram has...
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