Following a viral audio message released by the factional leader of Boko Haram terrorists, Abubakar Shekau on Tuesday, claiming responsibility for the abduction of over 300 schoolboys in Kankara Katsina state, the social media has been agog with mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Shekau had claimed that the abduction of students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State was aimed at promoting Islam against western education.
In an audio message first published by HumAngle Shekau said, “What happened in Katsina was done to promote Islam and discourage un-Islamic practices as Western education is not the type of education permitted by Allah and his Holy Prophet,” he said.
“They are also not teaching what Allah and his Holy Prophet commanded. They are rather destroying Islam. It may be subtle, but Allah the Lord of the skies and earths knows whatever is hidden. May Allah promote Islam. May we die as Muslims.”
“In a nutshell, we are behind what happened in Katsina,” he said.
But reacting, some Nigerians wonder what version of Islam the Boko Haram leader is fighting for while some hail his style of leadership, saying he addresses the nation promptly more than Buhari whenever he carry out an operation.
Below are some of the reactions National Pivot gathered:
Bassey Okpo: "Shakarau is completely what a leader should be. He uses the power of communication effectively to demoralize his opponent which is Nigerian government."
Komolafe Omolaja DeeOne: "We need vote for this guy, because he addresses the nation more than the president,he is swift..... President shekau"
Victor Arome: "Could it be that this guy is more honest than the president"
Allison Williams: "Fire on. The new president of the North.
Allah will reward you accordingly.
You can even wear a Buhari face mask and become Nigeria president"
Caminus Ikechukwu: "At least he talks to the people, whether we like what he is doing or not."
Gabriel Onyilokwu: "Meaning the kidnapped boys are already in the training camp of boko haram, but why now?, pls our military should do something fast. I believe their intentions was to recruit more people to join boko haram."
Ibeh Uchenna: "This guy gives speech more than the President."
Kamal Baba: "Shakau act has nothing to do with Islam his only a brutal killer."
Ahmad S Buhari Danja: "Conspiracy against Islam shekau will never enter Paradise and Allah is angry wit wat he is doing, u can't kill even an unbeliever in the name of jihad, u're promoting Islam is katsina which 99% of it residents are Muslims, ur reign will be shorter than ur expectation. Islam is painted will evilness"
Ibrahim Mustapha: "Which of the islams?"
Tahili Miliki: "This is our new President. Shaka is representing his group better than the president. For those who voted for the president, kudos to your tribal and religious political mentality. Don't complain please."