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South Africa denies offering to help Nigeria in fight against sect

 
 
Earlier media reports had it that SA was planning to send Special Forces to help Nigeria fight the sect.
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South Africa has denied reports that it

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The claims have however been denied by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

"There is no such decision to send any military elements by the RSA to assist with the fight against Boko Haram,” Spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini said today, March 9, 2016.

The erroneous reports were supposedly informed by a press briefing delivered by Nigerian Defence Minister, Mansur Dan Ali after a meeting with his South African counterpart, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nquakula.

Meanwhile, SA President, Jacob Zuma is expected to complete a two-day official visit to Nigeria today.

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