Security alert as ISIS releases footage of military-grade weapons captured in Niger

A video purportedly released by the Islamic State, ISIS, pursuing an onslaught connected a Nigerien subject basal successful Inates has surfaced online, allegedly showing a cache of military-grade weapons seized during the raid.

The footage, which has circulated connected societal media, appears to amusement dense weapons, including artillery rockets, instrumentality guns and anti-aircraft guns, reportedly captured from the subject installation.

The footage was shared connected Sunday by Bakatsine, a writer known for reporting connected struggle and insecurity successful Nigeria’s North-West region.

The authenticity of the video and the nonstop quantity of weapons displayed person not been independently verified.

Bakatsine said that the improvement has raised caller concerns implicit the increasing capabilities of violent groups operating crossed the Sahel, wherever jihadist organisations person intensified attacks against subject targets successful caller years.

Security analysts person repeatedly warned that weapons captured during...