The government of the United States have commended the Nigerian authorities over the arrest last week of two major leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group.
The position of the government is contained in a X handle of the US mission in Nigeria yesterday
“We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda).”

Ansaru kingpin, Mahmud Al-Nigeri aka Mahmuda
According to the mission the arrest marks ” a significant forward in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and extremism.”
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Mahmud Muhammadu Usman aka Adu Baara
The manhunt for the two terrorist leaders have been on for years.
As a result, news of the arrest has elicited positive response in the international community especially in the West African sub-region where their activities has led to the death of many innocent citizens.







