Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau fatally wounded & top commanders killed in Air Force strike

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A statement released today by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, confirms that an air raid by the Nigerian Air Force reportedy killed some key leaders of the Boko Haram terrorists while others were fatally wounded.

The air interdiction took place last week Friday 19th August 2016, while the terrorists were performing Friday rituals at Taye village, Gombale general area within Sambisa forest, Borno State.

"Those Boko Haram terrorists commanders confirmed dead include Abubakar Mubi, Malam Nuhu and Malam Hamman, amongst others. While their leader, so called “Abubakar Shekau”, is believed to be fatally wounded on his shoulders."

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