The United Nations under-secretary-general for political
affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, has claimed that Boko Haram is currently facing
financial problems.
Feltman stated this on Tuesday while briefing the security
council on the UN secretary-general’s fourth report, on the threat the
insurgent group posed to international peace.
He added that Boko Haram was under serious military
pressure, but warned against undermining their ability to coordinate fatal
attacks.
“ISIL-affiliate Boko Haram is attempting to spread its
influence and commit terrorist acts beyond Nigeria,” he said.
“And Boko Haram remains a serious threat, with several
thousand fighters at its disposal.
“It is, however, plagued by financial difficulties and an
internal power struggle, and has split in two factions”, he added.
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