LAGOS: Militants from the Boko Haram Islamist group have told Bikyanews.com that they are in the midst of planning a new round of attacks on "special targets" in the country that they say will be a "major return" to the political scene after months of silence. Speaking via telephone to Bikyanews.com, the militant group affirmed that they had not dissolved. "We are as strong as ever and will be ready to continue the war for justice and Islam in the next period," the militant said, without giving his name or specifics as to what plans are in the works. He continued to warn Christians "to leave their homes and allow Islam to be the religion of Nigeria. This is the righteous thing to do and it will mean less loss of life." The group also said they would search out American targets, claiming the United States was continuing its war against Islam and they "cannot stand by and allow" that to happen. “Muslims should rise up and fight against these attacks against our great faith and the Prophet. We are going to call on our followers to attack American interests wherever they are found, including citizens," the spokesman continued. “Islam is a faith of strength and if we remain weak and allow these attacks to take place, the west will continue to insult us and call us names," he added. BN
