Council of Babalawos threatens to strike

 

The Council of Babalawos in Northern Nigeria has urged security agencies in the country to investigate the former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff and Ex Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, following the allegations made by Australian Negotiator, Stephen Davis that they are Boko Haram sponsors

In a statement made available to Punch and signed by its chairman, Mr. Fabunmi Aiyesoro and vice chairman, Mr. Ogunwale Ogunshola, the Council lamented the death of 48 of its members in the hand of the Boko Haram since 2011.

“If the Federal Government refuses to do this, our members shall resort to special prayers for 21 days for God’s wrath to befall Sheriff, Ihejirika, their fellow collaborators and Boko Haram members.’’

The Council of Babalawos who gave a 40 ultimatum said if Modu Sheriff and Gen Ihejirika are not investigated they would be forced to sue the men for allegedly financing terrorism.