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.“
Source – Voice of Nigeria
(vitalnewsngr.com)
