Ibrahim says he did not believe them at first. 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 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 .