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Saturday 13 June 2015

Photos: Woman impregnated by Boko Haram member vows to keep pregnancy, alleges threat to life by kinsmen

A young lady identified as Um Haleema who was impregnated by a Boko Haram member while she was held captive by the sect for over a year has vowed to keep her 7 months pregnancy and birth her child despite widespread condemnation and threat from her kinsmen who feel it is unacceptable to keep the pregnancy. Speaking exclusively with CNN, Haleema said she was kidnapped when she was 16 years old and 'married off' to one of the sect members. She said while in the camp, she tried to escape but was caught.



"I had planned my escape from the beginning. There is a time my husband spent two weeks away, so I attempted to escape but guards returned me and beat me." Haleema said she somehow found a way to escape on a day when the security in the camp was relaxed and she walked through the bush for days until she found her way back to her village where she discovered that her husband had been killed by the sect members and their home destroyed. She also discovered when she returned that she was 7 months pregnant. Haleema says she has been rejected by her kinsmen for being pregnant for a sect member and insiting on keeping the pregnancy. "People in this village are rejecting me because of the pregnancy. Some will be happy to have me dead. Many people are even saying that I should go for an abortion." she said
It's an option she refuses to consider, even though she says the men who live in her community have said they will not tolerate the children of Boko Haram living amongst them. She says they have threatened to kill both her and her baby.

Haleema's mother who also spoke with CNN says the fear of death that could come from abortion has made her not to allow her daughter get one. She said a woman in her community whose daughter was kidnapped and impregnated by the sect members, died while undergoing an abortion
"We heard about one girl who died after she attempted an abortion, losing both the mother and the baby. The girl was the only child to her mother, so that scared us. If God wishes, she will give birth safely. Life is in the hands of God alone."she said
A leader of the vigilante group in Haleema's community denied knowing that she was pregnant but he however stated that the tradition in their community forbids the children of Boko Haram members living with them
"I am not aware of any woman in this village who was impregnated by them. If any woman is found to be pregnant, in our tradition, the pregnancy is considered Haram (unlawful), hence we cannot accept them wholeheartedly because they can be like baby snakes."the leader said
Source: CNN

53 comments:

Davido's driver said...

God protect her

Davido's driver said...

No comment.

ogeee said...

I feel for d woman

Unknown said...

Wow she has courage GOD forbid I keep such























































Unknown said...

They shld leave d village na cos d villager ll stop @ nutin 2 kill her.

Unknown said...

That's her own personal decision and I think her decision should be respected... But if it's me, am not keeping any bastard baby!!!

Unknown said...

Omo e don rED...

Unknown said...

Omo e don rED...

Unknown said...

Chai!!!Aluu!!!(in chiwetelu agu's voice)

Unknown said...

Oooh its a wise decision for her nt 3 terminate God ll b ur strength.

Unknown said...

Na wa o. Its not her fault now. I fear for her life; if its possible, I suggest she leaves that village.



#TeamBlessed#

STERN said...

This woman sef...are u in love with the boko harammember or what? You better abort that baby

Unknown said...

Ur a. Human bein...... With heart..!

Unknown said...

Chai!!!Aluu!!!(in chiwetelu agu's voice)

Unknown said...

Strong woman she's, and may God see her through. The people of the community should calm down, as that was wat life presented to her.

Unknown said...

I guess it's a personal fin...pipo hv d ryt to make dia decisions irrespective if ow dumb it might sound

Unknown said...

Ds one is very strong!
* * * * * * Linda's 1st Daughter * *

Unknown said...

Sad memory kai I cover my itid with the BLOOD of Jesus Christ























































































Unknown said...

Hmmmmm na wa ooo

Unknown said...

She shouldn't abort a 7months old.. She cud lose her life.. God has a reason for dat pregnancy.
* * * Linda's 1st Daughter * * *

Unknown said...

Her decision, her choice and her life.

Cyprian said...

It's a pity that women should be molest in that way.

Anonymous said...

God forbid it remove the baby

Fuck your opinion said...

Nawa! She get mind oh

Unknown said...

God help us

Udybabes said...

She was helpless poor child . Well have the baby and give it out to someone who does not mind who the father might have been , Kai but the gene might be very strong from the father, person wey go carry that kain pickin for house must be strong . Considering all the curses that would have followed the father .

Let someone help her to relocate and get a life , cause these people would stigmatize or kill her .

Unknown said...

Gods wish.. The child can be a blessing to the world #AmOut

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Na wa o

Unknown said...

It's her decision to make

Jual tas said...

very inspiring article, thanks for sharing

knowurway.com said...

She should remove the baby joor, is she mad for keeping the baby before! Mtcheew!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST TOUCHING STORY.I FELT EXTREMELY SAD FOR SUCH A CONDITION THIS LITTLE GIRL IS EXPERIENCING NOW BUT I WILL SUGGEST HER LIVING THE TOWN,SETTLE DOWN SOMEWHERE ELSE.
I WAS SITTING DOWN IN THE CORNER OF MY ROOM AND HAVE A RE-THINK THAT WHAT IF THIS IS THE ONLY CHILD THIS GIRL WILL HAVE.
WHAT IF THIS SECT MEMBER THAT IMPREGNATED THIS GIRL WAS CAUGHT AND REPENT NOT GOING BACK TO THIS AWFUL ACT ANYMORE.
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS WE SHOULD JUST TRY TO PUT IN PLACE AND ABOVE ALL,I WILL ADVISE HER KEEPING THE CHILD.
THOUGH THE THE VIGILANTE HAS SAID IT ALL THAT,THE CHILD IS MORE LIKE A BABY SNAKES.THIS LIVE IS FULL OF MANY THINGS,ONLY GOD WILL SAFE US FROM THIS HEARTLESS BOKO HARAM.
AM COMPLETELY OUT OF WORDS.

Amy said...

Hmm. This one get as e be. Just like what they people said, baby snakes. If I were the woman, I would be scared of what that child will become as I watch it grow sha. Future terrorist already existing in the DNA.

Demmy said...

It's just too complicated. There are certain judgements we can't place on our own palms.

Anonymous said...

Children are from God. God gives and God takes. We have no right to take anybody's life that God has created. If God didnt want the child, he wouldnt have allowed the woman to get pregnant. I am against abortion because is it murder. The fact that the child's father is bad doesnt mean that the child will be bad too. That child can be a president in future

ary said...

her choice.

Anonymous said...

Her people might as well just kill her. The pregnancy has gone far already.
Asking a girl to abort a child at 7 months is a death sentence to mother and child.

Anonymous said...

That's a really bold move. Proud of you woman.

Unknown said...

At 1st I think it's rit to remove d child bt it's her choice nd her child she shuld do wat ever she tinks it's rit for her nd d family shuld give her dem support also.

princesslove said...

She knows he reason behind her decision so her kinsmen should respect that. Afterall she is not happy being impregnanted by boko haram member

ogeee said...

Sô Sad

Unknown said...

Entirely her decisioN

Unknown said...

Perhaps she fell inlove wt d BH "supposed" husband..

Unknown said...

Since she has decided, dey should let her be. Linda take note!

Blog It With Olivia said...

Her choice αи∂ most ppl doesn't support abortion






#ITwillONLYgetBETTER
#itMUSTendINpraise

olusamjide said...

Baby snake indeed.

I B M bolubantin said...

So sad!!!
Tragic story...

Remi Abioye said...

Let the government take up the responsibility. It was not her own making.

Remi Abioye said...

Let the government take up the responsibility. The problem was not her own making.

Anonymous said...

IF THE PREGNANT WOMAM SAID THAT "SHE WAS MARRIED OFF" TO ONE OF THOSE BOKO HARAM MEMBERS , THEN THE BABY SHE CARRYING IS A "LEGIMATE CHILD" . BECAUSE IT IS CONCEIVED ON MARRIAGE , WHICH IS THE ONLY WAY GOD WANT HUMAN BEINGS TO POPULATE THE "EARTH" , AND NOT THROUGH "FORNICATION AND ADULTERY" WHICH OUR WESTERN WORLD SUCCEEDED IN PUTTING INTO THE FEEBLE MINDS OF MOST OF THOUGHTLESS FOLKS . MOST OF AFRICAN YOUTH DONT EVEN KNOW THAT "SEX B4 MARRIAGE IS A HEINIOUS CRIME" . I WIL URGE THE FEDERAL GOV. AND ALL CASTIGATING THIS "GODLY WOMAN" , WHO DIDNT NEITHER COMMIT "FONICATION NOR ADULTERY" BE GIVEN ALL HELP TO REDUCE HER ORDEAL IN CAPTIVITY , BUT RATHER TO "ENACT LAWS WHICH WILL MAKE FONICATION AND ADULTERY" ILLIGAL AND PUNISHABLE . MAKE OUR TEEMING POPULATION KNOW THAT , EVERYBODY MUST MARRY A WOMAN BEFORE HAVING CHILDREN WITH HER . FOR GODS SAKE , LEAVE THAT "MARRIED WOMAN" , AND GO FOR THOSE WOMEN CARRYING "ADULTROUS CHILDREN" . (PLEASE , SAY YES TO SEX IN MARRIAGE , AND NO-NO-NO, TO SEX OUT OF MARRIAGE) . BE SENSIBLE CREATIONS OF GOD , STOP BLIND COPYING AND LIVING LIKE LOWER ANIMALS .

mary said...

Hmmm.its no good to commit abortion... But u sure sey haram dey inside? Just concerned though 😌 😌😌😌

mary said...

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Its not good to commit abortion.... Abeg you sure sey na haram dey inside? Just concerned😌

Unknown said...

That's what she wants, they should respect her opinion.

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