**France Opens Investigation into Two Brothers Arrested Over Jihadist Plot** In a recent development, French authorities have launched an investigation into two brothers, aged 22 and 20, who were arrested in northern France over a planned jihadist attack. The two brothers, of Italian and Moroccan descent, were taken into custody on Tuesday after their car was spotted near a prison in the town of Longuenesse. According to the national anti-terror prosecutor's office (PNAT), the brothers, identified as Elyasse H and Moad H, were found with a semi-automatic weapon, hydrochloric acid, aluminium foil, and a flag of the Islamic State group in their vehicle. The discovery was made after a drone was spotted flying over the prison, prompting an investigation. In a statement, the PNAT revealed that the brothers had been radicalized and exposed to jihadist propaganda over the past two years. They had been planning a terror attack in France, which they hoped would lead to martyrdom. The brothers claimed that they could not travel to Syria or Palestine to wage jihad, so they decided to commit the attack in France. The investigation has been opened into charges of criminal conspiracy to commit terrorism and the acquisition and carrying of weapons. Prosecutors have requested that the two brothers be charged and remanded in custody. This development comes as a wake-up call for authorities and citizens alike, highlighting the ongoing threat of terrorism in France and across the world. In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed its own share of terrorist attacks, particularly in the north-eastern part of the country. The Boko Haram insurgency has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions of people. While the context of the situation in France is different, it serves as a reminder that terrorism knows no borders and that vigilance is necessary to prevent such attacks. The French authorities' swift action in arresting the two brothers and opening an investigation is a testament to their commitment to counter-terrorism. As the investigation unfolds, it will be interesting to see the extent of the brothers' involvement in the planned attack and the connections they may have had with other radicalized individuals.