A major step has been taken towards curbing terrorism as five countries of Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Cameroon, Niger and Chad have resolved to contribute one battalion of troops each to the international force set up to combat Boko Haram and other insurgent groups.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, made this known when he briefed newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.

Abati spoke on more measures taken to strengthen fight against terrorism in the sub-region.

He said the decision to contribute the additional five battalion of troop to the international force was reached at the regional Summit on Security held in Paris, France, last Saturday.

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