A recent poll conducted showed Nigeria as the most sympathetic country towards the Islamic State militants.
Nigerian Muslims support terrorist group - Poll says
In the favourable section, which showed those who favour the militant group ISIS, Jordan had 1%, Turkey 8%, Pakistan the highest with 9% while Lebanon did not favour the group at all.
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The Surveys conducted by the Pew Research Centre, in countries with large Muslim populations, polled people based on their feelings towards the militant group.
The infographic chart which showed the views of those polled under “unfavourable, favourable, and don't know”, was produced by the Statista.
In the favourable section, which showed those who favour the militant group ISIS, Jordan had 1%, Turkey 8%, Pakistan the highest with 9% while Lebanon did not favour the group at all. The African nations polled higher with Senegal polling 11%, Burkina Faso 8%, and Nigeria the highest with 14%.
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