Boko Haram: 5 foreign countries whose soldiers are fighting terrorists in Nigeria

The recent success against Boko Haram can be attributed largely to the fact that Nigeria sought outside help to combat the insurgency. The Nigerian government has intensified military operations against terrorist group, Boko Haram in recent times and as a result has recorded a string of victories. This success can be attributed largely to the fact that Nigeria sought outside help to combat the insurgency. Here is a list of five countries who citizens are contributing to the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria: 1. Cameroon: Cameroon has deployed some of its soldiers to Nigeria to join a newly constituted multinational force against Boko Haram. President Paul Biya has vowed to wipe out the group. 2. Chad: Chad has deployed 2500 soldiers to join the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. 3. Niger: Nigerien soldiers are also part of the newly formed multinational force. 4. Former Soviet Union: Nigeria is said to have hired mercenaries from the former Soviet Union to fight Boko Haram. 5. South Africa: South African mercenaries are also said to be currently fighting terrorists on Nigeria’s behalf. One such soldier, Leon Lotz was recently killed in friendly fire.