The United Nations under secretary general for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, has uncovered that the Boko Haram, the terrorist that caused major devastation in the north-eastern part of Nigeria, is broke .
The insurgents, since they were removed from the Sambisa forest in Borno state, have been carrying out attacks on easy prey in the country and in addition attacking towns and settlings in neighboring countries.
The News Agency of Nigeria, with agency reports, states that Feltman told the Security Council of the UN on the secretary-general’s fourth details regarding the danger the group poses to global peace and security efforts.
He noted that the Boko Haram is now under serious military pressure. It however warned that the sect must not be taken for granted.
The report quoted him as saying: “ISIL-affiliate Boko Haram is attempting to spread its influence and commit terrorist acts beyond Nigeria.
“It is, however, plagued by financial difficulties and an internal power struggle, and has split in two factions.
“Its fighters, estimated to range from several hundred to 3,000, have moved to other parts of the country.
“The reported pledge of loyalty to ISIL by a splinter faction of Al-Mourabitoun led by Lehbib Ould Ali may elevate the level of the threat.”
