Boko Haram militants in Nigeria pledged allegiance with Islamic State militants, according to an online video posted on Saturday.
“We announce our allegiance to the Caliph.. and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity, in hardship and ease,” said militant group in their video.
Commenting on the video and calling for international action, the Nigerian Presidential Spokesperson said, “It’s why we are appealing to the international community.. Hopefully world will wake up to the disaster unfolding here.”
The announcement came as four bomb blasts in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killed at least 50 people, reports Reuters.
Maiduguri is the capital of the north-eastern Borno state, which is also a Boko Haram stronghold.
“We announce our allegiance to the Caliph.. and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity, in hardship and ease,” said militant group in their video.
Commenting on the video and calling for international action, the Nigerian Presidential Spokesperson said, “It’s why we are appealing to the international community.. Hopefully world will wake up to the disaster unfolding here.”
The announcement came as four bomb blasts in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killed at least 50 people, reports Reuters.
Maiduguri is the capital of the north-eastern Borno state, which is also a Boko Haram stronghold.