Abuja: The United States Government has commended the Nigerian government over the arrest of two members of the Ansaru militant group, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Mahmud al-Nigeri.
According to Voice of Nigeria, the commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the United States Mission in Nigeria on its X handle. The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the arrest of al-Nigeri and Usman on Saturday.
The announcement was made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during a news conference.