Nigeria, May 17 -- Retired Brigadier General Idris Bello has raised serious concerns about foreign interference and internal sabotage in Nigeria's battle against terrorism.

His warning comes after a fresh wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram, ISWAP and violent bandit groups, which have claimed hundreds of lives in recent weeks.

General Bello highlighted the urgent need to improve Nigeria's intelligence and counterterrorism strategies.

He referred to information shared by top security officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, revealing that some arrested insurgents were found carrying large amounts of U.S. dollars.

Bello believes this is evidence of foreign financial support for terrorist groups, helpin...