Terror War Twist: U.S. Reacts After Nigeria Brings Down High-Profile Terrorist Leaders

The United States government has applauded the Nigerian government and its security agencies for the recent arrest of two notorious terrorist leaders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria described the arrests as a major milestone in the ongoing battle against terrorism and violent extremism.

“We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces for the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda). This marks a significant step forward in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and extremism,” the Mission stated.

Last Friday, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed that security operatives had captured the two globally wanted terrorist figures in a special operation.

The suspects—Amir Mahmud Mohammed Usman, widely known as Abu Baraa, and his deputy, Amir Marmuda—were identified as top commanders of the Ansaru Terrorist Organisation, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Nigeria, as well as the Mahmudawa terrorist group.

Ribadu explained during a press briefing in Abuja that their capture was the result of a meticulously planned and executed operation spanning the last two months.