Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Weeps In New Audio, Seeks Protection Against Nigerian Army

The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released a new audio in which he was seen crying profusely, seeking the protection of Allah against the firepower of the Nigerian Army.

In a 1:22 seconds audio, the Boko Haram leader who spoke in Kanuri, prayed to Allah to protect him from “devilish act” of the Nigerian military in this Holy month of Ramadan.

He said: “If it is the devilish act and wickedness [of the Nigerian military], may Allah protect us from their evil. Oh Allah, keep us firm on your religion. We are poor things who know nothing, oh our Lord, Allah.

“We deserted Izala people to practice Your true religion; we abandoned Tijjaniyya people to practice Your true religion; we deserted the Shiites to practice Your true religion; we forsook our parents, uncles and aunties to practice Your true religion.

“It is because of your religion that we placed knife on Your servants’ necks; but today, they are trying to change us from one thing to another. Oh Lord, have mercy upon under [the blessings] Ramadhan; Oh Lord, have mercy on under [the blessings] of Ramadhan (crying profusely).

“Oh Allah give us victory over our enemies. Oh brothers, for Allah’s sake, obey Allah and help me with prayers. This does not mean I am angry.

“May Allah keep us firm on the Qur’an. Allah knows best. Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet of Allah and all thanks be to Allah,” Mr Shekau sobbed.

The almighty shekau crying like a baby pic.twitter.com/SLdrrnWQqh

— Nafiu Muhammad™ (@nafiumohammad) May 12, 2020

KanyiDaily had reported that Shekau is allegedly negotiating for a ceasefire with the Nigerian Government in frantic efforts to seek a soft landing for his surrender.