Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

How boko haram started began as a local religious movement in northeastern Nigeria before evolving into a violent insurgency.

Origins 2002–2009
Founded around 2002 in Maiduguri by Mohammed Yusuf.

Official name: Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad people committed to the propagation of the prophet’s teachings and Jihad

boko haram is a nickname meaning western education is forbidden

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