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Two foreign Jihadists arrested in Nigeria for helping local terror groups

Two foreign Jihadists arrested in Nigeria for helping local terror groups
France 24 Wednesday 22 July 2026, 14:03 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
Key Points

After 17 years, the Nigeria military’s efforts to contend a Jihadist insurgency do not seem to be successful. The military is facing fresh hurdles with foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East joining the insurgents. The foreigners are bringing skills and technology that have proved very valuable in the Jihadists’ fight against the military.

After 17 years, the Nigeria military’s efforts to contend a Jihadist insurgency do not seem to be successful. The military is facing fresh hurdles with foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East joining the insurgents. The foreigners are bringing skills and technology that have proved very valuable in the Jihadists’ fight against the military. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Lagos, Sam Olukoya. Keywords for this article [Image text:] Sam Olukoya,France 24 Correspondent|Lagos, Nigeria Local terror groups continue to benefit from external help NIGERIAARRESTSFOREIGNFIGHTERS EYEON AFRICA
Jihadists (ORG) Nigeria (LOCATION) Jihadist (ORG) the Middle East (LOCATION) FRANCE (LOCATION) Lagos (LOCATION) Sam Olukoya (PERSON)
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