Officials have warned that Boko Haram is strengthening its relationship with ISIS. Boko Haram pledged its allegiance to ISIS last year, since when there has been little hard evidence of their co-operation. Brigadier General Donald Bolduc, Commander of US special operations in Africa, has revealed that the groups are now sharing “tactics, techniques and procedures”. This is apparently evident in the manner in which they conduct complex ambushes, set improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and launch high-profile attacks on hotels. That said, the nature of the operational links between the More than 30 groups remains unclear.
Officials have warned that Boko Haram is strengthening its relationship with ISIS. Boko Haram pledged its allegiance to ISIS last year, since when there has been little hard evidence of their co-operation. Brigadier General Donald Bolduc, Commander of US special operations in Africa, has revealed that the groups are now sharing “tactics, techniques and procedures”. This is apparently evident in the manner in which they conduct complex ambushes, set improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and launch high-profile attacks on hotels. That said, the nature of the operational links between the two groups remains unclear.