Islamic Group Blamed for Death of 3,000 Nigerians

Abuja, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria's Army blamed the radical Islamic group Boko Haram for the death of 3,000 people during violent actions since 2009, according to declarations of a high-ranking official of that body.
The estimated death toll, the highest reported by an official source on the victims of that organization, is the result of attacks in northern localities where Muslims represent the majority, stated Army Chief Azubuike Ihejirika.

Operations by ultra-orthodox militias in the last three years have forced our ground troops to update methods in accordance with the local Constitution, noted the spokesman.

Some Joint Action Force divisions have been deployed in the northern zone of the country, where radicals carry out most of their actions, but also operate in southern territories where Christians live.

Boko Haram carries out attacks against churches, Christian communities and state objectives such as police stations and other buildings.