Abubakar Shekau, leader of a Boko Haram faction, Jama’tu
Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), is dead, according to the intelligence
community in Nigeria.
Shekau was killed after a clash between his men and fighters
of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
A situation report (SITREP) on Thursday confirmed the
terrorist leader died Wednesday evening during a battle for supremacy.
It reads: “On 19th May 2021, about 1829hours, ISWAP top
fighter Baana DUGURI – on this selector – geolocated around Sambisa forest,
Pulka Gwoza LGA BRS, informed ISWAP logistics commander MODU SULUM – geolocated
opposite General hospital Konduga LGA Borno State that they killed ABUBAKAR
SHEKAU overall BH leader in Sambisa forest.
“DUGURI disclosed that the ISWAP fighters team surrounded
the BH leader with his team and shooting ensued between the 2 factions. DUGURI
further added that SHEKAU detonated a bomb and killed himself when he observed
that the ISWAP fighters wanted to capture him alive.
“Furthermore, DUGURI informed SULUM that the two sides also
lost some fighters during the shooting. He avered that even yesterday, ISWAP
was pursuing ABUBAKAR SHEKAU and SHEKAU discarded his cap and ran but today the
pursuit continued and he was finally killed. DUGURI asked MODU SULUM if the
other BH members who fled are returning to their houses?
“In his response, SULUM rejoiced over the death of ABUBAKAR
SHEKAU and glorified God over the success. He also said few BH members are
returning to their houses.”
The Defence headquarters has placed all commands and
formations in Borno on alert. There are fears the battle between Boko Haram and
ISWAP will continue.
A statement is being awaited as military spokespersons are
currently attending a capacity building workshop at the Nigerian Army Resources
Centre (NARC) in Abuja.
The ISWAP, an ISIS-backed splinter group of Boko Haram, has
grown in membership, influence, and boasts of high-calibre weapons.
The sect operates from territories around Lake Chad and now
occupies some sections of the Sambisa forest after the deadly assault on
Shekau.
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