The Supreme Council for Shari’ ah in Nigeria , on Monday , said service chiefs must be called to account for the resurgence of security threats, including Boko Haram attacks and other threats across the country .
It also described Boko Haram leader , Abubakar Shekau, as a coward and challenged him to come out of hiding .
“Shekau should be bold enough to face security forces , if he is truly the courageous leader of Boko Haram he claims to be, ” the Council said at a press briefing in Kaduna conducted by its Secretary - General , Nafi ’ u Baba -Ahmed.
It noted that the video allegedly released by Shekau was a collective challenge to all well - meaning Nigerians desirous of peace and stability .
“The release of the video itself is a sad indication of the evident failure of strategies and efforts of government in tackling Boko Haram insurgency in particular and the myriads of equally horrendous security threats bedevilling the country , ” it noted .
The council, therefore , urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), to decisively crush Boko Haram insurgency and restore order in the country , in line with his campaign promises
It also described Boko Haram leader , Abubakar Shekau, as a coward and challenged him to come out of hiding .
“Shekau should be bold enough to face security forces , if he is truly the courageous leader of Boko Haram he claims to be, ” the Council said at a press briefing in Kaduna conducted by its Secretary - General , Nafi ’ u Baba -Ahmed.
It noted that the video allegedly released by Shekau was a collective challenge to all well - meaning Nigerians desirous of peace and stability .
“The release of the video itself is a sad indication of the evident failure of strategies and efforts of government in tackling Boko Haram insurgency in particular and the myriads of equally horrendous security threats bedevilling the country , ” it noted .
The council, therefore , urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), to decisively crush Boko Haram insurgency and restore order in the country , in line with his campaign promises
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