The Islamic State yesterday mentioned Nigeria in a statement it issued, claiming responsibility for coordinated attacks in different parts of paris by assailants numbering eight, which resulted in the death of 129 people, and left at least 352 injured.
In an online statement distributed by supporters on Saturday, isis said eight militants wearing explosive belts and armed with machine guns attacked precisely selected areas in the French capital.Nothing elaborate was however said about nigeria, apart from a mention in a post on the terrorist group’s blog. With isis claiming responsibility for the paris attacks, investigation has moved beyond France as Belgian authorities made a number of arrestsFrance has vowed revenge for the attacks. President Francois Hollande deemed the shootings and bombings “an act of war.”He said early Saturday, “We will lead the fight, and we will be ruthless.”
Should Nigeria be concerned?