Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, says Christians are also members of Boko Haram, contrary to the believe that members of the terrorist group are only Muslims.
Zulum made the claim at the 17th Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture, organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, at the weekend.
His new claim contradicts the mission of the outlawed group fighting to Islamize the nation. Formed over a decade ago, the rebellious group has continued to terrorise Nigerians despite killing thousands and displacing millions.
Last year, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed surprised that the group which he vowed to crush in no distant time when he took over in 2015 was still existing. This is after officials of his administration have severally claimed that the insurgents have been decimated, but the terrorists are still striking hard.
They are reportedly still in control of some Nigerian territories lost to them during the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan. Recently, the terrorists overran a military base in Marte, Borno State while residents fled.
While speaking on Friday, Zulum revealed that the terror group, which has Christian members, also have foreigners in its fold.
Im from Borno State, and many of our children are in Boko Haram. Im not denying the fact. But again, they are being sponsored by many people across the world. Among Boko Haram, we have white men, Asians, Africans, Muslims and Christians, the governor said.
