US EditionNigeria: U.S. Praises Nigerian Security Forces Over Capture of Top Ansaru Terrorists
The 18-year-old was arrested leading a six-man jihadist cell linked to ISWAP amid intensified regional counterterrorism efforts against Boko Haram factions, officials said.
- The U.S. and U.K. praised Nigeria's security forces for capturing Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Abubakar Abba, leaders of the Ansaru and Mahmuda groups, as significant steps in fighting terrorism.
- Nigeria's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stated that the captures were a major breakthrough, occurring after a months-long operation despite risks associated with the groups' deep ties to Al-Qaeda.
- Residents in areas affected by these groups expressed mixed feelings about the arrests, with some feeling relieved and others remaining skeptical about lasting security improvements.
- Security experts have acknowledged the arrests as a commendable effort, but warned that much work remains to dismantle the terrorist networks completely.
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By Idowu Isamotu (Abuja), Ado A. Musa (Jos), Mohammad Ibrahim Yaba (Kaduna), Abubakar Akote (Minna) & Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin) Mixed reactions have trailed the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, leader of the Ansaru terrorist group, and Abubakar Abba, leader of the Mahmuda group. While some stakeholders hailed the arrests as a “turning point” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, others expressed doubts…
A son of the founder of Boko Haram was arrested "a few months ago" in Chad, according to information collected by Agence France Presse. He is therefore the youngest son of Nigerian radical preacher Mohammed Yusuf, who was reportedly arrested with other jihadists, according to several sources cited by AFP.
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