February Presidential Election is the Cause of Increased Boko haram Attacks! - US

According to the United states department, Washington USA, next months presidential election is a factor behind the increased boko haram terrorist attacks in northern Nigeria. Spokeswoman Marie Harf a spokeswoman for the department, "There has been a sharp escalation in the number of reported casualties... We do believe the election is a factor... Boko Haram has tended to, particularly around something like an election, use political issues or sensitivities to try to enflame tensions... We have seen that as one of their tactics and that is why it is so important to move forward with the election, because we believe it's important."