The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the existence of a newly-launched mobile application developed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) for the idoctrination of children into terrorism.
According to a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the mobile application, tagged “Huroof” (Arabic alphabets or letters), is to be used by ISIS to teach children the Arabic alphabets with the aid of guns, military tanks and cannons.
”The application utilizes colourful illustrations that attract and engage the attention of children,” the statement read in part. R
The minister urged parents to be vigilant and prevent their children from being indoctrinated.
