A new group known as Akhwat Akwop has emerged in northern Nigeria, whose aim appears to be geared towards countering the radical Boko Haram Islamic sect.
Security contacts in Maiduguri and Kaduna told chidi opara reports that efforts are on to unravel those behind the new group.
The new group reportedly circulated leaflets in major northern Nigerian cities vowing to checkmate Boko Haram. Efforts by chidi opara reports’ network members to get hold of the leaflets was not successful, it was however leaned that the language of the leaflets portrayed the group as northern Christian minorities.
A security consultant and retired top shot of the State Security Service(SSS)who volunteered opinion to chidi opara reports on condition of anonymity opined that the largess the ex- Niger Delta militants are enjoying and the recent recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Boko Haram, may have given impetus to the emergency of the new group, “who may be angling for amnesty and the largess that comes with it.” He added that “more groups may emerge”.
The Presidential Committee recently recommended negotiation with Boko Haram. It also recommended a welfare programme for Boko Haram fighters if they agree to lay down arms. There is also strong indication that huge sums would be paid as compensation to the families of the killed Boko Haram leaders.
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