ISWAP Confirms Boko Haram’s Leader, Shekau’s Death, Reveals ISIS Ordered His Death

The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of former Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.

ISWAP confirmed that Shekau blew himself up after refusing to surrender following the invasion of his hideout on May 19, 2021.

This was contained in a message from Abu Mus’ab Habeeb Bin Muhammad Bin Yusuf al-Barnawi, born Habib Yusuf, leader of the terrorists.

According to HumAngle, al-Barnawi, in an address on Friday, described Shekau as “the leader of disobedience and corruption.”
He said Shekau’s fighters rejoiced over his death, adding that the former terrorist leader, who took over after the death of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf in 2009, was apprehended “in the most humiliating manner.”

Speaking in Hausa, al-Barnawi said: “This was someone who committed unimaginable terrorism. How many has he wasted? How many has he killed? How many has he terrorised? But Allah left him alone and prolonged his life. When it was time, Allah set out brave soldiers after receiving orders from Amirul Muminin [leader of the believers].”

ISWAP, which broke away from Shekau’s Boko Haram faction in 2016, disagreed with the late extremist leader over his excessive use of force, especially on Muslims in areas under his influence.
He stated that the interim leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ordered them to take action on Shekau for deviating and killing “believers.”

ISWAP fighters then took their arms, travelled through the Sahara, went into Shekau’s enclave, and engaged in a gun battle with his followers.

“Shekau preferred to be humiliated in the afterlife than getting humiliated on earth. He killed himself instantly by detonating an explosive,” he said.

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Posted: at 5-06-2021 12:41 PM (2 years ago) | Hero

Are all these happening in Nigeria? Where foreigners that are battle ready just stroll in to take out anyone? Do we still have the Military or Govt? Ah Nigeria is under siege!

Posted: at 5-06-2021 03:10 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Just imagine ! It sounds like a fairytale but it’s a true happening right in our backyard.. This is worrisome. How can we sleep with our eyes closed when fire is burning the roof on our heads . Things are fallen apart s , Nigeria is slowly becoming a Syria ,the heartland of terrorism .

Posted: at 5-06-2021 09:50 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac