TIL CreativesFour Pakistani nationals who are suspected of helping terrorist groups in Nigeria are arrested by The Nigerian Army. Reports say these Pakistanis were hired fighters who were training Boko Haram and ISIS-linked ISWAP in Nigeria.
They were also involved in smuggling weapons to the terrorists. Their help has made Boko Haram and ISWAP more dangerous and advanced in their attacks. Terrorists are now using drones for spying and attacking, and are also making more advanced bombs, IEDs and booby traps to target soldiers.
These Pakistani mercenaries are teaching terrorists tactical and strategic skills. Due to this foreign support, terrorists are now working better together, causing more deaths among soldiers and damaging more army equipment, as stated in the reports.
Abubakar said this is not just a fight between the terrorists and the army, it is a fight against the whole country of Nigeria. He warned that this situation is very serious and dangerous, and that Nigeria needs to work with nearby countries to stop this cross-border terrorist support, as per the report by The Cable.
Abubakar also called for better intelligence and surveillance, including the use of more spy tools and cooperation to stop these terrorists. He praised the Nigerian soldiers who are working hard in tough conditions, especially those staying in harsh weather where it gets very hot in the day and cold at night.
He asked Nigerians to appreciate and support their soldiers, saying the best way to do that is by spreading the message through the media. Lastly, he said that if all Nigerians stand united against terrorism, the country can make real progress in defeating these groups, according to the reports.
They were caught for training terrorists and helping them with weapons.
Q2. What groups were the terrorists linked to?
They were linked to Boko Haram and ISIS-affiliated ISWAP.
They were also involved in smuggling weapons to the terrorists. Their help has made Boko Haram and ISWAP more dangerous and advanced in their attacks. Terrorists are now using drones for spying and attacking, and are also making more advanced bombs, IEDs and booby traps to target soldiers.
These Pakistani mercenaries are teaching terrorists tactical and strategic skills. Due to this foreign support, terrorists are now working better together, causing more deaths among soldiers and damaging more army equipment, as stated in the reports.
Abubakar said this is not just a fight between the terrorists and the army, it is a fight against the whole country of Nigeria. He warned that this situation is very serious and dangerous, and that Nigeria needs to work with nearby countries to stop this cross-border terrorist support, as per the report by The Cable.
Abubakar also called for better intelligence and surveillance, including the use of more spy tools and cooperation to stop these terrorists. He praised the Nigerian soldiers who are working hard in tough conditions, especially those staying in harsh weather where it gets very hot in the day and cold at night.
He asked Nigerians to appreciate and support their soldiers, saying the best way to do that is by spreading the message through the media. Lastly, he said that if all Nigerians stand united against terrorism, the country can make real progress in defeating these groups, according to the reports.
FAQs
Q1. Why were Pakistani nationals arrested in Nigeria?They were caught for training terrorists and helping them with weapons.
Q2. What groups were the terrorists linked to?
They were linked to Boko Haram and ISIS-affiliated ISWAP.
