The Libyan arm suppliers were intercepted before reaching the border that leads to Nigeria in the Niger Republic on Sunday.
The risks presented by the militant group are amplified primarily through the prevalence of porous borders in the West African sub-region. Countries like Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger are all potential targets due to their proximity to Nigeria, their demographics and their socio-economic realities. At greatest risk are Cameroon and Niger, which share considerably vast borders with Nigeria.
The vulnerable nature of these borders heightens the potential spread of terrorist activities into the neighbouring countries.
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