Boko Haram Executes Women in Gwoza Over Charms Allegation
Fighters from the Boko Haram faction led by Ali Ngulde have carried out a brutal execution of two women in the Mandara Mountain area of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State. The terrorists accused the women of engaging in shirk, which refers to the sin of idolatry in their extremist interpretation of Islam.
Security Expert Confirms Tragic Incident
Prominent security analyst Zagazola Makama verified this disturbing development, revealing that the victims were captured by insurgents during searches around their settlements. The terrorists alleged they discovered traditional charms, locally known as layu, in the women's possession.
According to available information, the incident was recorded in a video where the insurgents presented the discovered charms as evidence of what they termed idolatrous practices. The women were immediately subjected to the faction's makeshift judicial system before facing execution.
Public Execution to Instill Fear
The execution was conducted in a secluded part of the mountains but in the presence of other fighters and local residents. This public display appears to be a calculated tactic by the terrorist group to spread fear and enforce compliance with their strict doctrines among the civilian population.
Security sources indicate that such executions have become increasingly common as Boko Haram factions attempt to consolidate control over territories in the Mandara Mountain region. The Ali Ngulde-led faction has been particularly active in enforcing their extreme interpretation of Islamic law through violent means.
The tragic event underscores the continuing security challenges facing residents of Gwoza and surrounding communities, despite ongoing military operations against insurgent groups in northeastern Nigeria.
