President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the alleged alliance between Islamic State of Iran and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group and Boko Haram insurgents.
Addressing a news conference after meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Buhari expressed readiness to contain them, saying “we know we have what it takes to contain them.”
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari said: “We were very surprised and disturbed by the claim made by Boko Haram on what they have been getting from ISIS.
“We know we will be able to contain them and we have proven that we can do it. We are very pleased that Turkey is in a position to assist us and has been strengthening our educational and health institutions.’’
Buhari and Erdogan had earlier agreed partnership in the areas of defence and security.
“This will be strengthened and Nigeria is prepared to receive Turkish business people to come and explore more of Nigeria’s potentialities,” Buhari reportedly told his host.