Nigeria: Jonathan Bans Boko Haram, Ansaru

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday declared the Boko Haram sect as a terrorist organisation and banned its activities.

The order, which has been gazetted as the 'Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice 2013 affects both Boko Haram (Jamaatu Ahlis-Sunna Liddaawati Wal Jihad) and another group - Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan', was yesterday approved by President Goodluck Jonathan pursuant to Section 2 of the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 (As Amended).

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