CHRONOLOGY OF VIOLENCE
AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
Fr. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua
2002
2002: Many people claim
that Boko Haram was formally founded
2007
2007: Buju Foi, an
influential Boko Haram member, was appointed by Borno State Governor, Ali Modu
Sheriff, as commissioner of religious affairs.
2009
July 2009: Boko
Haram attacked Maiduguri police stations.
Mohammed Yusuf released a video and threatened vengeance.
