Thursday, September 25, 2014

After Killing Boko Haram's Leader, Nigeria's Military Is Now Claiming That They Are 'Winning The War'

Distributed by Cameroon Officials) A photo of Abubakar Shekau (R) appearing to be dead was released by the Cameroon military officials. The photo on the left side is used to show the resemblance. Chinatopix

Boko Haram Fighters 'Surrender' As alleged Chief Killed -- BBC

More than 260 Islamist militants have surrendered in north-eastern Nigeria, the military has said.

Soldiers had also killed a man who featured in Boko Haram's propaganda videos pretending to be the group's leader Abubakar Shekau, it added.

Last year, the military said that Shekau may have been killed, without providing any proof.

Boko Haram has suffered heavy losses in recent weeks in battles in its stronghold of north-eastern Nigeria.

The military said that 135 Boko Haram members surrendered with their weapons in Biu, Borno state, on Tuesday - and that 133 others surrendered elsewhere in north-eastern Nigeria.

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More News On Nigeria's War Against Boko Haram

Nigeria military claims Boko Haram leader dead -- AFP
Boko Haram members surrender after death of "leader" -- UPI
Nigeria says 135 Boko Haram fighters surrender, 'fake leader' dead -- Sydney Morning Herald
Hundreds of Boko Haram extremists surrender after government victories -- CSM/AP
Several Boko Haram Fighters Surrender To Nigerian Military After Group's Pretend Leader Is Killed -- IBTimes
Hundreds of Boko Haram Militants Surrender in Nigeria -- RIA Novosti
Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian military after 'leader killed' -- The Independent
The fearsome mystique of the Boko Haram leader who can’t be killed -- Terrence McCoy, Washington Post
Doubts linger over claims of Boko Haram leader`s death -- Zee News
The Many Deaths of Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram’s Mysterious, Immortal Leader -- Katie Zavadski, New York Magazine
Unrest in the home of peace: Boko Haram tightens the noose -- The Economist
Is Nigeria Turning the Tide Against Boko Haram? -- Anne Look, VOA

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