The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September.Nigerian troops have been conducting coordinated air and land operations in furtherance of efforts at containing the terrorists in the North East part of the country. Somehow, it became apparent that the terrorists in continuation of their campaign of terror were determined to take over communities around Maiduguri which is their prime target.
There was therefore the need to ensure that communities such as Konduga were protected. It is noteworthy that the terrorists made not less than four attempts between 12 and 17 September 2014 to violate the security and enter Konduga to perpetrate their atrocities. Air and land forces were subsequently deployed to handle the situation.
The convoy of combat vehicles typical of terrorists’ mission that involves their top commanders, were fiercely engaged by the land and air forces. Several of the terrorists including some of their commanders lost their lives in the encounters which lasted an average of about 5 hours each.
The troops captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. In the course of those encounters, one Mohammed Bashir who has been acting or posing on videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as leader of the group died. Since the name Shekau has become a brand name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian military remains resolute to serve justice to anyone who assumes that designation or title as well as all terrorists that seek to violate the freedom and territory of Nigeria.
On restoring normalcy after the encounter, inhabitants of the community who were victims of terrorists activities corroborated information on the identity of Bashir Mohammed alias Abubakar Shekau, alias Abacha Abdullahi Geidam alias Damasack etc. Indeed, the recent devastation on the leadership of the insurgents is attributable to the renewed commitment to the mission of eradicating terrorism in our country.
Meanwhile, a total of 135 terrorists have yesterday evening surrendered along with equipment to troops around Biu Local Government Area. A group of 88 submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun – Yadi while another group of 45 terrorists were taken in around Mubi – Michika. They are all being interrogated and processed in conformity with the dictates of standard best practices.
The Defence Headquarters applauds the gallantry of the Nigerian troops who have remained undaunted and professional in prosecuting this campaign against terror. The keen interest exhibited by our neighbours and allies is commendable and we appreciate them. All allies in the war against terrorism are hereby assured of the Nigerian military’s resolve to maintain momentum in the efforts to decimate and defeat terrorists. The invaluable efforts toward achieving sustainable peace and victory against the terrorists are highly appreciated.
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Statement signed by Defence spokesperson, Maj. Gen Chris Olukayode

Can we get it right this time??

I pray so...

Great!

Nigerian soldiers; Leaving their homes, wives and kids, sleeping on trees just to make sure the rest of us are sleeping in peace. I think we should all appreciate them for once. Kudos to our gallant soldiers, may God continue to protect them. As for Shekau, I hope he's enjoying his apartment in hell with the 70 virgins.. He and his other comrades can continue to rot in hell.

A ti gbo..

Oluwaseun oooo ;DOluwaseun oooo

Has anyone noticed the sudden silence of the loud mouth small minds boko supporters
Or is it that tweeter has blocked their accounts?

All this 2015 strategies you people are sharing daris god ooo

why has he not been killed since? why has the girls not be freed since?

you think we don't know??

daris godu oooo

Honestly, this is not how to win an election. Shekau is very much alive. We should be focused on ridding Nigeria of these virgin hunters, shekau's nothing without these boys. Shekau's probably somewhere in Chad preaching the Quran in Kanuri-pidgin (his form of English).

tokunboh: Honestly, this is not how to win an election. Shekau is very much alive. We should be focused on ridding Nigeria of these virgin hunters, shekau's nothing without these boys. Shekau's probably somewhere in Chad preaching the Quran in Kanuri-pidgin (his form of English).

Lmao exactly! It really looks like photoshop to me imo. People will believe anything and everything

Subom1: Lmao exactly! It really looks like photoshop to me imo. People will believe anything and everything

We get easily carried away, our eyes should be on the prize which is total elimination of all terrorist charges.