Foreign Fighters from Middle East Join Nigeria's Jihadists
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After 17 years of fighting, Nigeria's military is struggling to stop a jihadist insurgency. New challenges have emerged as foreign fighters, including those from the Middle East, are joining the local insurgents. These foreigners bring skills and technology that are proving valuable in the jihadists' fight against the military. The report comes from FRANCE 24 correspondent Sam Olukoya in Lagos.