The Nigerian military has identified a new terror group operating in Kebbi and Sokoto States, according to a statement by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations.
The terror group is reportedly affiliated with jihadi factions in Mali and Niger, raising security concerns in the northwestern region of the country.
General Buba linked the emergence of the group to political instability in Mali and Niger, which has fueled the spread of extremist elements into Nigeria.
This group is a direct fallout of the political instability in these neighboring countries,” he explained, adding that the military is monitoring the group’s activities and developing strategies to counter any threat to national security.
