An official of the United States of America has warned that Boko Haram is planning to launch attacks on Maiduguri following the fall of Bama, Borno state second largest city.
“We are very troubled by the apparent
capture of Bama and the prospects for an attack on and in Maiduguri,
which would impose a tremendous toll on the civilian population,” said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
P.M NEWS reports that the US diplomat spoke
at the opening session of US-Nigeria, Bi-National Commission Regional
Security Working Group meeting, held in Abuja, Nigerian capital on
Thursday, 4 September, 2014.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
According to Thomas-Greenfield, Nigeria
should swallow its pride and do away with denials and acknowledge the
threats posed by the deadly sect.
“This is a sober reality check for us all. We are past time for denial and pride,” she said.Continue readingnaij.com
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