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Shekau’s impostor now dead — Military •Says 135 Boko Haram members surrendered
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Shekau’s impostor now dead —
Military •Says 135 Boko Haram
members surrendered
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25.Sep.2014 | DISQUS_COMMENTS
| Chris Agbambu - Abuja
THE military, on Wednesday, confirmed the
death of one Mohammed Bashir, who had
been acting and posing on videos as the
deceased Abubakar Shekau, the character
known as leader of the Boko Haram sect.
The Director of Defence Information, Major-
General Chris Olukolade, disclosed this while
briefing newsmen, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
He said since Shekau had become a brand
name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian
military remained resolute to serve justice to
anyone who assumed that designation or
title, as well as all terrorists “that seek to
violate the freedom and territory of Nigeria.”
He added that anybody who assumed that
title of Shekau remained a target, adding that
“if another Shekau comes up tomorrow, he
becomes a target; we must thank Nigerians
for the interest they have shown, which has
boosted the morale of the troops.”
According to him, on restoring normalcy after
the encounter with the sect members,
inhabitants of the community, who had been
victims of activities of the terrorists,
corroborated information on the identity of
Bashir Mohammed, alias Abubakar Shekau,
also known as Abacha Abdullahi Geidam,
Damasack, among others.
He also said a total of 135 terrorists, as of
Wednesday, had surrendered to Nigerian
troops, along with their equipment, in Biu
Local Government Area of Borno State.
Disclosing the details of those in custody, the
army chief said a group of 88 people
submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun-yadi,
while another group of 45 terrorists were
taken in around Mubi-Michika.
He said they were all being interrogated and
processed, in conformity with the dictates of
standard best practices.
The defence spokesman disclosed that
Nigerian troops had been conducting
coordinated air and land operations in
furtherance of efforts at containing the
terrorists in the North-East.
Olukolade said the recent devastation on the
leadership of the insurgents was attributable
to the renewed commitment to the mission of
eradicating terrorism in the country by the
miliary.
While noting that the Defence Headquarters
applauded the gallantry of the Nigerian
troops, who had remained undaunted and
professional in prosecuting the campaign
against terror, Olukolade noted that the keen
interest exhibited by Nigeria’s neighbours and
allies was commendable.
The army director said it was noteworthy that
the terrorists made not less than four
attempts between September 12 and 17 to
violate the security and enter Konduga,
adding that air and land forces were
subsequently deployed to handle the
situation.
He called for more vigilance and cooperation
with the security forces by the people, to
ensure we are not taken unawares by
terrorist elements who might want to carry
out isolated attacks in any part of the country.
Olukolade stressed that no foreign troops
entered Nigeria to assist in any battle.
On the purposed claims that the Cameroon’s
army killed Shekau, the defence spokesman
denied such, saying that Konduga was far
from the Cameroon border and wondered
how they achieved the feat.
He said no part of the country had been
conceded to terrorists, as troops were all over
Bama and Gwoza, conducting their
operations.
On the rescue of the over 200 chibok girls,
Olukolade said effort to rescue the girls was
ongoing, adding that soon, Nigerians would
hear the good news.
He also disclosed that new equipment had
started arriving and would continue until the
terrorists were totally wiped out in the
country.
Meanwhile, the Information Minister, Labaran
Maku, on Wednesday, said it was not
important to it whether the Boko Haram’s
leader, Abubakar Shekau, is dead or alive, but
it is more concerned on how to ensure that the
Terrorists laid down their arms
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