This is with reference to the report “Boko Haram abduct 20 from Cameroon towns” (Feb. 10). Exactly what is the purpose of these abductions? How could such actions help any organization?

Despite various reports on this bunch of lunatics, the origins of Boko Haram remain confusing. Who are these people? If they claim to be devout Muslims then how come their actions are completely against the teachings of Islam? I find it very strange that this group remains beyond the reach of an organized and strong army. If one studies the terrorist organizations active in the world using the name of Islam, many confusing questions will come to his/her mind. And at the end, the conspiracy theories doing the rounds in the cyberspace start making sense.

In the case of Boko Haram, the Nigerian government appears least bothered about the heinous crimes these people commit.