Nigeria: Five Things You Should Know About New Extremist Sect, Ansaru

23 February 2013

The group has claimed responsibility for some daring attacks in Nigeria.

Last Monday, Ansaru, a hitherto little-known sect stunned the international community when it announced responsibility for the kidnap of seven foreigners in Bauchi, North-East Nigeria.

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