New terrorist group discovered in the Northeast by Nigeria Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that it has discovered a new terrorist group in the North-east of Nigeria, where the notorious Boko Haram sect has been in operation for many years.
The new terrorist group, Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina is believed to be led by Abul-Fadl Iyad Gali, whose identity is still marred with no extensive detail. Although the army didn’t disclose if the group is a faction of Boko Haram, but it is still a possibility that cannot be dismissed.
A statement released by the Nigerian Army said the new group would be fought head-on as its existence signals danger to National security.
“The new leader of Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal Muslimina, Abdul-Fadl Lyad Gali, has been identified. The group is a new terrorist group which Ansaru is affiliated to. In the same vein, the identification of the leader of the group would enable the army to target the group effectively using advanced technologies in its arsenal,” the Army revealed.
Meanwhile, the Military also said it carried out an attack against the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, in which the group’s media chief, Sale Ahmad, also known as Baban Hassan was killed.
The statement expressed that “The killing of the media leader is indicative of efforts by the army to eliminate key members of the sect. It is worthy to note that the sect is directly affiliated to the Islamic State and has carried out several attacks against troops and civilians in the past.”
