(ANSA) - CAIRO, June 17 - Even the jihadistanigerian group Boko Haram has now confirmed the death of its historical leader Abubakar Shekau who died in combat against the rival group "Western Province of the Islamic State" (Iswap). The website of the newspaper Le Monde writes, citing an announcement made by Bakura Modu - known as "Sahaba", the presumed new leader of the terrorist group - in a video sent yesterday to AFP from verified sources. Shekau's death had already been announced by the Nigerian branch of ISIS itself. (HANDLE).
Nigeria: Boko Haram also confirm death of their leader
2021-06-20T20:49:54.941Z
Even the Nigerian jihadist group Boko Haram has now confirmed the death of its historic leader Abubakar Shekau who died in combat against the rival group "Western Province of the Islamic State" (Iswap). (HANDLE)
