‘Unveiling The Truth Of Boko Haram,’ Group Launches Audio Series Of Insurgency In North East

The newly formed coalition of civil society organisations known as ‘The Truth Alliance’, which is dedicated to shedding light on the truth behind the reality of life inside and outside Boko Haram, has released a gripping three-part audio series titled “Unveiling the Truth of Boko Haram” to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the kidnapping of the Chibok Girls in Northeast Nigeria.

According to a statement issued on Sunday, “Boko Haram’s presence in Nigeria has had far-reaching consequences for the region’s peace and stability, resulting in the destruction of families and communities and forcing many people to live in IDP camps.” Each person has a unique story to tell about how they were persuaded to join and how their lives, and those of their families, were destroyed as a result.
Others tell the story of how they became innocent victims of Boko Haram’s destructive path.

“Through this evocative series, each story reveals the truth behind the way each was manipulated, lied to and impacted, telling others not to fall into their trap.

“Each story delves into the harrowing experiences of those affected by Boko Haram’s atrocities, including Islamic clerics, as seen through the eyes of those who were once involved or impacted by the group.
Among the stories told is that of Bukar Bukar, a survivor who was brutally attacked by armed assailants in 2015 and is now living in an IDP camp.
According to the statement in this series, Bukar Bukar revealed that following the initial attack on their village: “The northern part of our village is a bush, and Boko Haram came through it to fight the military until the next morning when they arrested some of our youth.
” Ever since then, I said that we were not going to do any farming activity because members of Boko Haram were killed.
“Boko Haram are like Camels; they don’t forget things that are done to them easily. 1000 military personnel were sent to us but after a while, they became a little less than 100”.

Other stories in the series will include that of Modu Mustapha, a farmer and father of seven children who escaped Boko Haram twice: Shown exclusively on the Truth Alliance’s YouTube channel and across various social media platforms, audiences worldwide are invited to bear witness to the untold truths of life inside and outside Boko Haram in Nigeria.

According to the statement, The Truth Alliance is committed to unmasking the truth behind violent and extremist groups and empowering communities to resist tyranny and violence.
Through education, outreach, and collaboration, the Truth Alliance strives to build a safer, more resilient society for all.
In a campaign tagged ‘Time to Tell the Truth’, the Truth Alliance has come together to expose the truth behind how violent extremist groups draw young people into their ranks.