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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian military has identified a new terror group operating in Kebbi and sokoto States.<\/p>\n

This was made known on Thursday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle, citing a statement by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the terror group is reportedly affiliated with jihadi factions in Mali and Niger, raising security concerns in the northwestern region of the country.<\/p>\n

Makama stated that Buba linked the emergence of the group to political instability in Mali and Niger, which he said had fueled the spread of extremist elements into Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis group is a direct fallout of the political instability in these neighboring countries,\u201d Buba explained.<\/p>\n

He added that the military is monitoring the group\u2019s activities and developing strategies to counter any threat to national security.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Nigerian military has identified a new terror group operating in Kebbi and sokoto States. This was made known on Thursday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle, citing a statement by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations. 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