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Aliyu Dahiru Aliyu / @Aliyussufiy
Summary
Terrorist attacks have been common in Nigeria, particularly in the northeast and northwest sub-regions. Boko Haram and its ISWAP faction are constantly expanding and attempting to train armed militias operating in some agricultural states in the northwest, posing a food crisis threat to Nigeria and forcing millions of people to other communities as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) or neighbouring countries as refugees. Nigeria's government has since sought Turkey's assistance in combating terrorism, and the country has much to offer given its experience fighting ISIS and defending its borders in Iraq and Syria. Following in the footsteps of Ethiopia and Morocco, Nigeria is attempting to strengthen its economic and diplomatic ties by purchasing low-cost, high-quality Turkish drones that have been proven to be effective in aerial combat. This will aid Nigeria in its counterinsurgency operations and in restoring stability to Africa's colossus.
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