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Nigerian Military Arrests Four Suspected Boko Haram Mercenaries

5/30/2025

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In a significant crackdown, the Nigerian military apprehended four Pakistani nationals in North-East Nigeria, suspected of links to Boko Haram and ISWAP. Accused of arms trafficking and providing tactical training, their capture underscores Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar's call for stronger international collaboration to tackle the growing menace of foreign mercenaries in the area.

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In a significant crackdown, the Nigerian military apprehended four Pakistani nationals in North-East Nigeria, suspected of links to Boko Haram and ISWAP. Accused of arms trafficking and providing tactical training, their capture underscores Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar's call for stronger international collaboration to tackle the growing menace of foreign mercenaries in the area.