Olalekan Adetayo, AbujaThe Islamic State in West Africa network operating within some North Central and South-South sections of Nigeria may be responsible for the recent killings recorded in Benue State and other parts of the country. This information is said to be contained in an intelligence report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by security agencies, including the Department of State Service. Among those in custody, according to the Presidency source, are many suspects who cannot speak any Nigerian languages. “There was intelligence report that they had planned several attacks here, before and during Christmas and the New Year. “President Muhammadu Buhari has been receiving reports upon reports on the situation in Benue and other states.

Source: Punch January 21, 2018 15:49 UTC