of the fundamentalist Boko Haram sect, another
terror group, Movement for Oneness and Jihad
in West Africa, has emerged.
Bnewsnaija gathered that the new sect
also has a strong presence in Niger Republic.
Currently, two terrorist groups exist in Nigeria
— Boko Haram and Jama'atu Ansarul
Muslimina fi Biladis
Currently, there are
fears in security circles that MOJAO may
infiltrate the country due to the porous nature of
Nigeria's borders.
Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, had last
week said there were 1,497 illegal routes into the
country.
MOJAO, a splinter group of the international
terror group, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb,
is after military operatives and facilities of
countries that are complementing France's
efforts in quelling terrorists' insurgency in Mali.
Besides Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Bukina Faso
are involved in military operations in Mali.
On Thursday, the Jihadist group claimed
responsibility for a twin suicide bombing attack at
the Nigerian/Nigerien border.
No fewer than 26, mostly Nigerien soldiers,
were killed and about 30 injured, in the multiple
attacks.
MOJAO spokesman, Abu Walid Sahraoui, said
the attacks were targeted at "the enemies of
Islam."
"We attacked Niger Republic because of its co-
operation with France in the war against
Sharia," he added.
Security reports say that the group had been in
existence since 2011.
MOJAO poses a threat to Nigeria's
security.
The public is implored to be vigilant and ensure
that they report all suspicious movements or
activities to security agencies promptly."
Do not forget that President Goodluck Jonathan had on May 14,
2013, during a national broadcast, declared a state
of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa
states.
This was in response to the activities of
suspected terrorists in North-Eastern part of
Nigeria.
Some sections of Nigeria's border with Niger
pass through Yobe and Borno states.
May God save us ooo....... These are indeed perilous times.
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