What caused Boko Haram in northeast, Obasanjo finally reveals

  • Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed what Boko Haram founders told him was the caused insurgency in the northeast
  • The former Nigerian President said he was told by the founders that they were forced into terrorism due to poverty and unemployment
  • Obasanjo warned that if nothing is done, the over 20 million out-of-school children might be the future Boko Haram members

Lagos state – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed what the founders of the Boko Haram terrorist group told him caused insurgency in the early days.

Obasanjo said Boko Haram founders in the North-East told him poverty and unemployment forced them into terrorism, The Punch reported.