Boko Haram Kidnaps Borno Elder Statesman Shettima Ali Monguno

Posted: May 3, 2013 - 14:48

Shettima Ali Monguno

Some unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the islamist sect Boko Haram today kidnapped elder statesman Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno this afternoon at the Mafoni Jumaat Mosque immediately after he performed the Friday Jumaat prayers.
The kidnappers forced the 87-year old into their car and sped off after shooting into the air to scare away worshippers at the mosque.
Most residents are angered by this incident as they pray for his safe release by his abductors and pray for Almighty Allah to punish those indulging in such heinous acts and bring an end to their atrocities.
His son Rahma Monguno has confirmed the incident. Rahma told Saharareporters by phone that the kidnappers have made contact with the family, but he said they are not asking for money but the release of some of their members detained by the government.
Last week the JTF in Maiduguri had revealed that dreaded sect has changed tactics and was beginning to engage in kidnapping.
Two weeks ago, the sect made $3.5 million from kidnapping a French family in Cameroon.