Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- The United States has applauded Nigeria's security forces following the arrest of two top leaders of the terrorist group, Ansaru.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday afternoon, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria commended the Nigerian Government and its security agencies for the successful capture of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda.

"We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara'a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda). This is a significant forward in Nigeria's fight against terrorism and extremism," the Mission wrote.

The two Ansaru commanders, b...