Nigeria: War On Terror - Security Experts Back Use of Mercenaries

Abuja — Nigerian security experts have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government over its decision to employ the expertise of foreign nationals in its fight against terrorism.

Before Boko Haram's pledge of allegiance to ISIS and its acceptance, there were reports of foreigners operating the newly procured equipment in the renewed offensive by the Nigerian military against the terrorists that has turned the tide against the insurgents in the North-East.

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