Gunmen of the terrorist group attacked two villages in Southern Borno State Wednesday (May 21), claiming over 40 lives. It followed the devastating double car-bombing incident in central Nigeria a day earlier that claimed at least 118 lives.
"This attack bears all the hallmarks of Boko Haram," said Robinson. "The group's leader, Abubakar Shekau, has clearly stated they are waging a 'religious war'.
"This assault on Jos is clearly an attempt to reignite religious tensions in an area which has witnessed violence in the past, particularly in 2001," he continued. "This proves beyond doubt that there is a religious dimension to this insurgency that the mainstream media often seem to skate over."
However the Most Rev Dr Benjamin Kwashi, Anglican Archbishop of Jos Diocese has stated that attempts to reignite divisions had failed.
"As soon as casualties occurred, Muslim Aid, the Red Cross and Christian and Muslim youth came together to assist the victims," he said.
"These people came from somewhere with deliberates plan to sow chaos. Please join us in praying for calm and greater understanding. The time has now come for every part of Jos to reject and expose Boko Haram's activities."
According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide observers speculate that the bombings may be an attempt by Boko Haram to stretch Nigerian security services in order to divert national and international attention from the search for the abducted school girls.
In their latest reconnaissance effort, the United States has deployed 80 military personnel to Chad who President Obama says 'will support the operation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance'.
According to Release International, 51% of Nigerians are Christian, while 45% practice Islam. The recent resurgence of Boko Haram has seen a drastic increase in attacks targeting churches in a bid to establish an Islamic state.