US Reveals Boko Haram's Next Attack

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US Reveals Boko Haram's Next Attack

An official of the United States of America has warned that Boko Haram is planning to launch attacks on Maiduguri following the fall of Bama, Borno state second largest city.


“We are very troubled by the apparent capture of Bama and the prospects for an attack on and in Maiduguri, which would impose a tremendous toll on the civilian population,”said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.
P.M NEWS reports that the US diplomat spoke at the opening session of US-Nigeria, Bi-National Commission Regional Security Working Group meeting, held in Abuja, Nigerian capital on Thursday, 4 September, 2014.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Assistant Secretary for African Affairs.


According to Thomas-Greenfield, Nigeria should swallow its pride and do away with denials and acknowledge the threats posed by the deadly sect.
“This is a sober reality check for us all. We are past time for denial and pride,”she said.
The American diplomat said despite collective efforts by Nigeria and its allies, the situation on the ground is worsening, adding that,‘hundreds of thousands, if not millions’ of people in the Lake Chad region have been affected’.