MUSLIM EXTREMISTS MOUNT ATTACKS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Compass Direct ^ | Nigeria - Friday January 16, 2004

[miltonim]

Police and military units in the northeastern state of Yobe, Nigeria, ended a violent attempt last week by Muslim militants to carve out an Islamic Republic there.

Extremists allegedly affiliated with the Taliban movement in Afghanistan raided eight Nigerian towns, attacking police stations, burning buildings and stealing weapons.

Two policemen were reportedly killed in clashes, and hundreds of people fled their homes.

The militant group established a base near the Niger border a year ago.

Pledging their loyalty to the leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban, Mullah Umar, they distributed leaflets stating their intention to establish an Islamic state in Nigeria.

However, the extremists gained minimal support among the local population.

Yobe Governor Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim, a Muslim, described the militants as “anarchists and trouble makers.”

When questioned about deaths among the civilian Christian population, Police Inspector Fatai Fagbemi declined to comment.

“We cannot discuss this in the media. Religion is a volatile issue that calls for caution,” he said.

[miltonim]

Muhammad-inspired persecution of Christians, Jews and all non-Muslims continues...

Mohammed, The Mad Poet Quoted....

[Dallas59]

I wonder when France and other parts of Europe will start to see this happening?

[Lucky Dog]

“We cannot discuss this in the media. Religion is a volatile issue that calls for caution,” he said. Yeah, it is because of those Christians who have been raiding and killing because of their violent religious beliefs that "we" can't say anything.

Islam is a RELIGION OF PEACE. It is only those fanatical extremists in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Sudan, etc., that high-jacked it.

How many extremists and in how many countries do they have to commit murder and mayhem without any widespread outcry from their fellow religious believers does it take before there are enough to say that Islam is religion of violence and intolerance?

[Dallas59]

"Police and military units in the northeastern state of Lille, France, ended a violent attempt last week by Muslim militants to carve out an Islamic Republic there. Extremists allegedly affiliated with the Taliban movement in Afghanistan raided eight French towns, attacking police stations, burning buildings and stealing weapons. Two policemen were reportedly killed in clashes, and hundreds of people fled their homes. The militant group established a base near the Belgian border a year ago. Pledging their loyalty to the leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban, Mullah Umar, they distributed leaflets stating their intention to establish an Islamic state in France and the first in Europe. However, the extremists gained minimal support among the local population. Lille Governor Mauroy Pierre, a Christian, described the militants as “anarchists and trouble makers.” When questioned about deaths among the civilian Christian population, Police Inspector Walid Hana declined to comment. “We cannot discuss this in the media. Religion is a volatile issue that calls for caution,” he said.

[petercooper]

Imagine that, a mulsim extremist. Who woulda thunk.

[chachacha]

Lets here what Kerry and the other future Leaders of America have to say about all this terror stuff.

Or do we already know?

[templar]

Or do we already know?

Well, we certainly know what our current leader says" "Islam is a religion of peace".

There is a basic lack of official recognition that Islam, itself, is the enemy. If this doesn't change we will end up losing to them.

[chachacha]

Well, we certainly know what our current leader says" "Islam is a religion of peace" I agree. GW is being PC! Sadly he's after the muslim vote! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA