The United States has made it clear that the $7million
bounty placed on Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram sect, will not
be given to the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The US made this known via a tweet by its State Department
Rewards for Justice Program.
“News reports today indicate that Boko Haram terrorist
Abubakar Shekau blew himself up in a confrontation with ISIS affiliates.
“Hey, ISIS guys. To clarify: no – you are not eligible for
the reward for information on his identity or location. That’s not how the
program works,” it read.
The United States Department of State had placed a $7million
bounty on Shekau’s head.
The Boko Haram leader was named a “specially designated
global terrorist” on June 21, 2012, under executive order 13224.
On Thursday, reports emerged that Shekau was fatally
injured, after attempting to kill himself to avoid being captured by rival
Islamic State-allied fighters.
There are also reports that he died by blowing up himself
with a suicide vest.
However, the Nigerian Army said that it was probing the
reports indicating that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau was “badly injured”
or “dead”.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayNews reports today indicate that Boko Haram terrorist Abubakar Shekau blew himself up in a confrontation with ISIS affiliates.
— Rewards for Justice (@RFJ_USA) May 20, 2021
Hey, ISIS guys. To clarify: no – you are not eligible for the reward for information on his identity or location. That's not how the program works. pic.twitter.com/rFbHzb5Oou
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