OSINT SUMMARY
The European Union has signed a 50 million Euro agreement in support of a Multi-national task force that is battling the insurgent group, Boko Haram.
The agreement will help the Lake Chad Basin Commission Multi-National Joint Task Force and further strengthen the regional coordination of the response.
The multi-national joint task force which is drawn up from Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Benin are still fighting to rid of the Boko Haram militants.
“We reiterate our strong mutual engagement to contribute to restore a safe and secure environment to the civilian population in the areas affected by Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Boko Haram attacks against the population have severely affected the North-east of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger,” a statement by the EU read.
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Middle East based ISIS seeks to establish an Islamic state adhering to strict Sharia law in Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria.
The insurgent group has extended foothold in the neighbouring countries including Chad, Cameroon and Niger.
