In August , militants allegedly went into a mosque in Borno state and killed 44 worshipers . In Haram , Ansaru designated as terrorist organization by the U.S. That means the government can freeze assets , restrict funding , go after backers . Boko Haram is blamed for attacks in Nigeria , may have bigger aspirations . Ansaru is an offshoot of Boko , that 's accused of kidnappings , more .
In Haram , Ansaru designated as terrorist organization by the U.S. That means the government can freeze assets , restrict funding , go after backers . Boko Haram is blamed for attacks in Nigeria , may have bigger aspirations . Ansaru is an offshoot of Boko , that 's accused of kidnappings , more .