The Jamaatu Ahlis Sunnah Lil Daawati wal Jihad,
otherwise known as Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for Monday’s
suicide attack on the residence of Vice President Namadi Sambo in Zaria,
Kaduna State; and on two police formations in Sokoto, including the attack
on the office of an Assistant Inspector General of Police in the state.
In an email sent to media houses, Tuesday, by Abul
Qaqa, its spokesperson, the group said it carried out the attacks in
fulfillment of the promise made earlier to carry out attacks in Sokoto, if
the government refused to release its members detained in the state.
“We give thanks to Allah for giving us the opportunity
to fulfill the promise we made earlier to attack Sokoto for arresting and
detaining our brothers,” the statement stated.
The group, which claimed to be fighting against enemies
of Islam, stated that “God gave us the opportunity to carry out suicide
attacks against the offices of security agencies to include AIG’s office
at Marina, and Police stations at Anguwan Rogo and Arkilla all in
Sokoto township.”
Boko Haram also said it is waging its jihad in other to
free the people from oppression; and that its target remains security
agents, top government officials, and Christians. It also promised to
kill whoever aids security agents in tracking its members.
The terrorist group said it has information that women
are being used to spy on its members; saying they would slaughter any
woman found spying on them. It also claimed that security agents, who
cannot protect themselves, cannot provide security others.
The group also claimed responsibility for the attack,
Sunday, in Bauchi, and also in Damaturu, Yobe state, where a truck
belonging to the Joint Task Force was allegedly destroyed.