US Commends Nigeria Over Arrest of Ansaru Armed Group Leaders
The United States Government has commended the Nigerian government over the arrest of two members of the Ansaru militant group, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Mahmud al-Nigeri.
The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the United States Mission in Nigeria on its X handle.
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the arrest of al-Nigeri and Usman on Saturday.
The announcement was made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during a news conference.
Speaking on the development, the US Mission in Nigeria said: “We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Mahmud al-Nigeri.“
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