Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been captured in a footage gathering in large numbers to observe Eid prayers in Borno State.
The terrorists were brandishing assault rifles and other sophisticated weapons in a brazen show of force.
Eid, a major Islamic festival observed after the holy month of Ramadan, a period marked by fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection by Muslims worldwide, is traditionally a time of peace, charity and communal worship.
However, the emergence of heavily armed insurgents conducting such prayers in an open field underscores growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria’s North-East.
In a series of multimedia clips released by propaganda platform AZ-ZALLAQA, on Saturday, a large number of terrorists were seen lined up in formation, observing prayers in congregation while clutching AK-47 rifles and other high-grade weapons.
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