In recent years, a few African countries have been plagued by the scourge of terrorism, with numerous extremist organizations spreading fear, and instability.
With more than a third of the country under insurgent control, the authorities have been engaged in a protracted battle against extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State.
The police response may have been heightened by concerns about a possible extremist attack. Britain's official terrorist threat level is set as "severe," indicating an attack is thought to be highly likely.
He had been sentenced to 19 years in prison in August after being found guilty of creating an extremist community and other crimes, adding to the 11-and-a-half years to which he had previously been sentenced.
But the president has denied being an extremist, saying he tolerates other religions as much as he does his Muslim faith. "For about 15 years, Buhari could not enter America on account of religious considerations," Mr.
ADAMAWA STATEThis northeastern state had been affected by the activities of extremist groups which poses a threat to economic development. There has been regular assault from Boko Haram terrorists.
It said that it was in possession of intelligence reports which indicated threat by extremist elements to attack selected locations in the country, particularly parks and congregations of worshippers.
He is the former leader of theextremist group, Boko Haram, and reportedly studied under various Islamic scholars, which laid the foundation for his radical beliefs.
The affair is the most high-profile recent case of far-right violence, which officials say has grown to become the biggest extremist threat in Germany.
The report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies said the rise in extremist violence coincides with Wagner's activity in the Sahel, which has "been credibly accused of widespread human rights violations."
Re-energizing and reorganizing the security apparatus and personnel of the armed forces and the police with a view to enhance their capacity to engage, push back and dismantle the operations of both internal and external extremist and criminal
He did not mince words when he admitted during a church service at the National Ecumenical Centre as part of the annual Armed Forces remembrance day celebrations, that members of theextremist Boko Haram sect had succeeded in infiltrating his