The continuing war against Nigerian Islamist extremist group , Boko Haram , has forced it to use cash loans to win recruits . Historically , when the group has come under pressure it has resorted to using financial incentives , and analysts suggest that it is currently using loans to recruit members . The group has , for example , been forcing poor traders to spy on their communities and provide information about the military ’s movements locally . There are reports that these individuals have been kidnapped and pressed to support Boko Haram for religious reasons . When this has n’t worked , they have been offered a loan on the condition that the group allow it to be repaid . Many victims have reportedly complied with the offer for fear of being killed if they refused .
The continuing crackdown against Nigerian Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, has forced it to use cash loans to win recruits. Historically, when the group has come under pressure it has resorted to using financial incentives, and analysts suggest that it is currently using loans to recruit members. The group has, for example, been forcing poor traders to spy on their communities and provide information about the military’s movements locally. There are reports that these individuals have been kidnapped and pressed to support Boko Haram for religious reasons. When this hasn’t worked, they have been offered a loan on the understanding that the group expects it to be repaid. Many victims have reportedly complied with the group for fear of being killed if they refuse.