- U.S. Govt Hails Nigeria Over Arrest of Terrorist Leaders
- NSA Ribadu confirms the capture after months of coordinated operations.
- The arrests mark a major step in the fight against terrorism.
The United States government has praised Nigeria for the recent arrest of two notorious terrorist leaders, describing the development as a major step in the fight against extremism.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria commended the Federal Government and security forces for their successful operation that led to the capture of the wanted Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Baraa, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda.
“We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Baraa) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda). This is a significant step forward in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and extremism,” the statement read.
Last Friday, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the arrest during a press briefing in Abuja. He explained that the suspects, both high-ranking commanders of the Ansaru Terrorist Organisation, were captured after months of coordinated intelligence and military operations.
Ribadu revealed that the suspects also held leadership roles in the Mahmudawa terrorist group, which has been linked to Al-Qaeda’s network in Nigeria. According to him, the operation marks a breakthrough in ongoing efforts to weaken terrorist groups operating within the country.
Security experts say the arrests represent a significant blow to the insurgent network, which has been responsible for several violent attacks in northern Nigeria. The development has drawn international attention, with the U.S. reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria in counter-terrorism initiatives.
