
US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders
US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders The United States Mission in Nigeria has hailed the Nigerian Government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru. In a statement on Monday, the Mission identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Mallam Mamuda. The US described the arrests as a “significant step forward” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. “We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad…