Last week, a string of attacks in northwestern Kaduna state culminated in an assault on a train running from the capital Abuja to Kaduna city. At least eight people were killed, a number of passengers were abducted and gunmen released a video showing a high-profile captive. Analysts say some Boko Haram militants also operate in Niger State and the al-Qaeda linked Ansaru group is present in Kaduna State. One security source said the speaker in the Kaduna video had a Kanuri Hausa accent, indicating he was from the northeast. But he said the use of explosives in the train attack may point to some jihadist collaboration, perhaps with Ansaru elements.

Source: The Guardian April 08, 2022 13:09 UTC