The Nigerian government has intensified military operations
against terrorist group, Boko Haram in recent times and as a
result has recorded a string of victories.
This success can be attributed largely to the fact that Nigeria
sought outside help to combat the insurgency.
Here is a list of five countries who citizens are contributing to
the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria:
1. Cameroon: Cameroon has deployed some of its soldiers to
Nigeria to join a newly constituted multinational force
against Boko Haram. President Paul Biya has vowed to
wipe out the group.
2. Chad: Chad has deployed 2500 soldiers to join the fight
against terrorism in Nigeria.
3. Niger: Nigerien soldiers are also part of the newly formed
multinational force.
4. Former Soviet Union : Nigeria is said to have hired
mercenaries from the former Soviet Union to fight Boko
Haram.
5. South Africa : South African mercenaries are also said to
be currently fighting terrorists on Nigeria’s behalf. One
such soldier, Leon Lotz was recently killed in frien
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