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The Nigerian military on Thursday insisted that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is dead.
Speaking during a tour of formations in Adamawa State, Major General Lucky Irabor, Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, insisted that the individual originally identified as Shekau has indeed been killed.
His words: “I can confirm to you that the original Shekau was killed, the second Shekau was killed, and the man presenting himself as Shekau, I can also confirm to you that few days ago, he was wounded. We are yet to confirm whether he is dead or not”.
According to him, the terrorist sect “released videos to prove that they are still active, but that’s just a facade”
He said that the Army does not make statements that are not based on facts.
He added that troops fighting insurgency in the northeast, will continue the military operations until the last terrorist is taken out. He also mentioned that there had been division among the Boko Haram as a result of the constant pressure put on them by the Army.