Chibok Girls: Coalition Reveals Boko Haram's Antics In Audio Series

Newly formed coalition of civil society organisations called ‘The Truth Alliance’, dedicated to shedding light on the truth behind the reality of life inside and outside Boko Haram, has released a gripping three-part audio series called “Unveiling the Truth of Boko Haram” to coincide with the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping of the Chibok girls in Borno State.

Boko Haram’s presence in Nigeria has had a far-reaching impact on the peace and stability of the region, leading to the destruction of families and communities, leaving many people to reside in internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps.

A statement issued by Ahmed Mustapha, said each person has their own story to tell of the way they were manipulated to join and how once in, their lives, and those of their families, were destroyed as a result. Others tell the story of how they became innocent victims to Boko Haram’s destructive path.

“Through this evocative series, each story reveals the truth behind the way each was manipulated, lied to and impacted, telling others not to fall into their trap.

“Each story delves into the harrowing experiences of those affected by Boko Haram’s atrocities, including Islamic clerics seen from the perspective of those who were once involved or impacted by Boko Haram. Among the stories featured is that of Bukar Bukar, a survivor who, in 2015, fell victim to the brutality of armed assailants and now resides in an internally Displaced Persons (IDPs’) camp,” he said.

Bukar said following the initial attack on their village: “The northern part of our village is a bush and Boko Haram came through it to have a battle with the military until the next morning, when they arrested some of our youth.

er since then, I said that we were not going to do any farming activity because members of Boko Haram were killed. Boko Haram are like Camels; they don’t forget things that are done to them easily. One thousand military personnel were sent to us but after a while they became a little less than 100.”

Other stories in the series included that of Modu Mustapha, a farmer and father of seven children who escaped Boko Haram twice.