{"id":44553,"date":"2021-06-05T17:55:13","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T17:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/?p=44553"},"modified":"2021-06-05T16:19:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T16:19:28","slug":"isis-ordered-us-to-kill-boko-harams-leader-iswap-confirms-shekaus-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/isis-ordered-us-to-kill-boko-harams-leader-iswap-confirms-shekaus-death","title":{"rendered":"ISIS ordered us to kill Boko Haram\u2019s leader \u2013 ISWAP confirms Shekau\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of former Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.<\/p>\n<p>ISWAP confirmed that Shekau blew himself up after refusing to surrender following the invasion of his hideout on May 19, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a message from Abu Mus\u2019ab Habeeb Bin Muhammad Bin Yusuf al-Barnawi, born Habib Yusuf, leader of the terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>According to HumAngle, al-Barnawi, in an address on Friday, described Shekau as \u201cthe leader of disobedience and corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram: Shekau\u2019s death lesson to Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho \u2013 Adamu Garba<\/p>\n<p>He said Shekau\u2019s 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 \u201cin the most humiliating manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in Hausa, al-Barnawi said: \u201cThis 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].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ISWAP, which broke away from Shekau\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>Shekau: Borno residents, others doubt claims Boko Haram leader was killed, demand proofs<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cbelievers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ISWAP fighters then took their arms, travelled through the Sahara, went into Shekau\u2019s enclave, and engaged in a gun battle with his followers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShekau preferred to be humiliated in the afterlife than getting humiliated on earth. He killed himself instantly by detonating an explosive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram vs ISWAP: Expect few threats with Shekau\u2019s death \u2013 Arewa youths<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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. 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