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| Islamic fundamentalists kill Borno lawmaker |
| 2011-10-19 |
| [Nigerian Tribune] BORNO State, again, boiled on Sunday evening, when suspected Islamic fundamentalists reportedly rubbed out a politician representing Konduga constituency in the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Modu Bitumbe. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the dear departed was killed in front of his house while relaxing, at Gomari area of Maiduguri. The development threw the vicinity into confusion, as people scampered for safety. Both the police and the military task force deployed to end unrest in the state confirmed the killing of the politician. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Simeon Midenda, while confir-ming the incident, said "the pattern of the killing is similar to the Boko Haram ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. Currently wearing a false nose and moustache and answering to Jama'atu Ahlus-Sunnah Lidda'Awati Wal Jihad, or Big Louie... attack." Also, Colonel Victor Ehhaleme, the head of operations of military task force, confirmed the killing. Meanwhile, ...back at the palazzo, Count Guido had escaped from his bonds and overwhelmed this guard using the bludgeon the faithful Filomena had smuggled to him in the loaf of bread... the remains of Alhaji Bitumbe was buried on Monday at Maiduguri Central burial ground. The funeral ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Modu Goni, who led other members of the legislature. Bitumbe was elected into the legislature on the ticket of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last April election and was, until his death, the chairman of the House Committee on Information. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 It's a religious obligation, y'know. |
| Posted by: Fred 2011-10-19 10:43 |
| #1 I'm sure it was in accordance with Sharia law. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2011-10-19 04:34 |