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Wednesday 24 September 2014

Nigerian Army confirms Boko Haram leader Shekau is dead

The Defence Headquarters has released a statement claiming to have killed a man posing as the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau (or his impersonator) in an attack (both land and air) in Konduga Borno state between 12nd to 17th September. Find the statement after the cut...


Nigerian troops have been conducting coordinated air and land operations in furtherance of efforts at containing the terrorists in the North East part of the country. Somehow, it became apparent that the terrorists in continuation of their campaign of terror were determined to take over communities around Maiduguri which is their prime target. 
There was therefore the need to ensure that communities such as Konduga were protected. It is noteworthy that the terrorists made not less than four attempts between 12 and 17 September 2014 to violate the security and enter Konduga to perpetrate their atrocities. Air and land forces were subsequently deployed to handle the situation.
 The convoy of combat vehicles typical of terrorists’ mission that involves their top commanders, were fiercely engaged by the land and air forces. Several of the terrorists including some of their commanders lost their lives in the encounters which lasted an average of about 5 hours each. 
The troops captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. In the course of those encounters, one Mohammed Bashir who has been acting or posing on videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as leader of the group died. Since the name Shekau has become a brand name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian military remains resolute to serve justice to anyone who assumes that designation or title as well as all terrorists that seek to violate the freedom and territory of Nigeria.
On restoring normalcy after the encounter, inhabitants of the community who were victims of terrorists activities corroborated information on the identity of Bashir Mohammed alias Abubakar Shekau, alias Abacha Abdullahi Geidam alias Damasack etc. Indeed, the recent devastation on the leadership of the insurgents is attributable to the renewed commitment to the mission of eradicating terrorism in our country.
Meanwhile, a total of 135 terrorists have yesterday evening surrendered along with equipment to troops around Biu Local Government Area. A group of 88 submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun – Yadi while another group of 45 terrorists were taken in around Mubi – Michika. They are all being interrogated and processed in conformity with the dictates of standard best practices.
The Defence Headquarters applauds the gallantry of the Nigerian troops who have remained undaunted and professional in prosecuting this campaign against terror. The keen interest exhibited by our neighbours and allies is commendable and we appreciate them. All allies in the war against terrorism are hereby assured of the Nigerian military’s resolve to maintain momentum in the efforts to decimate and defeat terrorists. The invaluable efforts toward achieving sustainable peace and victory against the terrorists are highly appreciated.
 Statement signed by Defence spokesperson, Maj. Gen Chris Olukayode

151 comments:

Debbie Chelsea said...

Thank God if dis is true

Alloy Chikezie said...

Good news.


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#king said...

Bastard u can go and start Boko Haram in hell...............................#KingOfKings

Anonymous said...

Good! Hopefully now their leader is dead the rest will scatter.

Kimmy*****

Anonymous said...

If shekau does not produce a video saying he is alive....then I'd believe he is truly gone.

Unknown said...

I pray it's true

Unknown said...

That's about right
U can clearly see the boost in morale of NA and the shattered effect d death of shekau on BH





....SƖεεkz

ary said...

Good very good. At least the world can bear witness to this declaration. But I noticed no mention was made of the Chibok girls. How far them na?

Unknown said...

Wow so so happy...may this be the threshold of their downfall...bishop dammy abeg pray dis wud be the last tym we wud hear abt boko haram if we hear anoda news after ur prayer na u we go arrest..
.#linda's future husband says so?.

Unknown said...

Linda biko wat is 12nd?
Bumee Bakare

Unknown said...

Gud one

Unknown said...

Hurrayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyys yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,Lets Celebrate this today,Its a done deal.that boasting chicken is gone and frying in the hotest part of hell.The worst its..they cut of his dick too.so he cant fuck those 72 virigns.what a sore LOOSER.DEATH TO BORKO HARAM!

Anonymous said...

Nigerian Army are working

Unknown said...

Just look at how he decayed so fast like some1 who's rushing to go to hell.

Unknown said...

Our lord is gud.

Anonymous said...

if dix si true..best news of d year

Evangelist Ojo Eleko said...

Whatever goes up must surely come down. boko your end.

Unknown said...

I can see the sign of victory.

Neks said...

..not being negative, even though its not the end of this stupid boko haram fever, I am VERy happy happy to celebrate his death..i thought he got "odeEchi"

Unknown said...

Thank you Lord
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Neks said...

....not being negative...even though its not the end of this boko haram fever I am VERY happy to celebrate his death, i thought he got "odeEchi"

Unknown said...

I pray dis is true n I wish him journey mercy to hell whr his 7 virgins r awaiting him

Unknown said...

So upon all his bragging, he still couldn't resist death. May God continue to expose and disgrace all enemies of Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

gud news. I hope its true

Son of Man said...

Now who are their sponsors???... Na thier sponsors make dem try find now.. Borno state Governor should be apprehended

OSEYI said...

Job well done. Now reclaim other villages and #BringBackOurGirls.

~FrOmOuToFtHiSwOrLd~

Unknown said...

Congratulation
Kudos to our army

BORN TO SHINE!!!

Anonymous said...

Rest in Hell. Plus your sponsors

Anonymous said...

Why are u pple still in doubt,d pix is here for your confirmation,thank God for dis victory,let him go to heaven and enjoy his 7 virgins

Unknown said...

Whaoooooooo we thanks Almighty God for success

Anonymous said...

The expectation of the righteous shall never be cut off, whatever the Lord says that he will do, that he shall do. If this is true. May god be glorify. AmEN....God will give our soldier the grace and power for this war. You guys shall always conquer like Israelites........*SAPIENT

Jessica law said...

Thank God this calls for celebration.

Anonymous said...

PUT HIS HEAD ON A PLATTER SERVE IT TO THE PIGS AND SEND US PICTURES...THE BASKET. MAY YOUR ETERNITY BE RESTLESS AND WITHOUT PEACE

paul aina said...

I think it is high time we started believing our leader whether Shekau is dead or not at least I have seen the seized amour personnel carier and pictures of some hundreds of the dreaded monsters killed. If or if not Shekau is dead, his own nemesis is awaiting him. Kudos to the committed military guys who survives the test of time and may the soul of the departed patriotic dead soldiers RIP. The next line of actions for the stakeholders in the fight against the global terror is to comb and mop up all the nooks and crannies of their hideout for lasting decimation of their relics of existence

Anonymous said...

If he doesn't produce anoda video den will I believe dis story! I pray its true!

Unknown said...

God at work

Anonymous said...

AT LAST. EVERY DAY FOR D THIEF,ONE DAY FOR D OWNER

kush said...

If u need a sugar mummy/sugar daddy that will take care of u and spend more on u....contact 08103141379....maximum security guarantee......

Unknown said...

a welcome development

Unknown said...

I pray so
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Anonymous said...

Abi o! Shey awa jor Fali Ipupa... Mtcheeew. Everything na Agenda Setting Theory jor

KAYCEE said...

I hope so!!!!! Tho I wuldnt mind him takin som of our corrupt politicians to hell wit him.

Unknown said...

I JUST DON'T BELIEVE tHIS NEWS. We Need video proof of his death. #####QUEENMAYA#####

mummy3 said...

Am still crossing my fingers on dis issue and hope it's true, because in Nigeria anything is possible

Tata shosho said...

hmmmmm....let pray and hope that it's true

Anonymous said...

the surrendering ones should get nothing less than life in prison.

Anonymous said...

Like seriously... that's the only time I can believe he's truly dead

Anonymous said...

Since d accusation of anodyne sheriff and ihejirika, our soldiers are doing extremely good,cos boko haram are not getting any information again.thank God for d foreign negotiator.

Unknown said...

Goodnews if its true.......... i hope dey dnt release anoda report tomoro dat he is stil alive

Anonymous said...

I smell a rat, all dys is happening so soon... Is it part of some pples 2015 campaign?????

Anonymous said...

God don flog dem koboko, idiots!

Anonymous said...

God punish his soul

Anonymous said...

The face of the dead man is round but the other oval... Buh closely, the nose is same... We not sure if to really true buh I pray so....

Anonymous said...

No conclusions yet. There is hope though.

Unknown said...

even before now, i knew it was shekau that was lying down dead from the very day linda posted the hofrific dead bodies of BH members in konduga unslaught.
bravo NIgeria Military!

ColdFlame said...

It was clear from the moment they began to capture and hold territory that the end was near. It's one thing to induce fear by hitting and melting away (with IEDs/bombs) and a different ball entirely to stand and take on a professional force.
99.9% that corpse is the same punk who's been talking trash of late against all of humanity. Quite interesting he's been putting his money where his mouth is by personally going into battle. But why wait to be shot, whatever happened to all the bombs and suicide vests? Anyways you can only get so far with wasting so many innocents. Good work Nigeria Armed Forces.

Gentletee said...

I guess these end of boko haram is in view.

Anonymous said...

Best comment,he s knwn 4 videos.Minwle d bst is alwys yet 2 come

ChincoBee said...

I jst hope it's true!!!these peepz always have successor

Anonymous said...

Singing: Satan shame unto u all power belongs to Jesus, Satan shame unto u, all power belongs to Jesus! Glory, Hallelujah. Linda, congratulations o.

jerry said...

Jerry

Unknown said...

HAVE ANYONE CONSIDERED THE FACT THAT BABANGIDA BEING ILL HAS BROUGHT THIS CULPRITS TO THEIR KNEELS ..

A MATTER OF CO-INCIDENCE

Anonymous said...

NOTICE: THIS IS THESAME PICTURE AS THE PERSON THE 'CAMEROONIAN MILITARY' SAID THEY KILLED!
THAT MEANS, ITS THE CAMEROONIAN MILITARY THE KILLED SHAKAU NOT NIGERIANS' !

P.S= Go see for yourself, its on yesterday's blog!

Anonymous said...

Everyday for d thief one day 4 d owner......See his bloody corpse

Anonymous said...

Those that live by the gun die by the gu

Anonymous said...

No one should believe it until the president comes out and formerly addresses the nation, like Obama did when Osama Bin Laden was killed. Till then, it's just another bluff.

Cutest Babe said...

Thank God oooooo

Anonymous said...

We hope so!and truly it remains like dat

Joyful Joy said...

Terrorism is about to end in Nigeria. Thank you Lord for the victory.

Unknown said...

This is his first death, another awaits him. Oh how have the mighty fallen?

Anonymous said...

I am still skeptical about all this especially because that head bump isn't in the right position.

Alive photo shows head bump symmetrically aligned with his nasal bridge (right in the middle) but his dead photo shows head bump on the side of the head.

I may be wrong and the bombings may have shifted the head bump.

Jade on the Beat!

Anonymous said...

I believe it to be true because both the camerounian and nigeerian military cannot be wrong at d same time. d original shekau died last year but this drug crazed impostor became more deadly and I thank God that the Nigerian army has despatched him to the land beyond beyond, so that he can be with his virgins. Its also the reason why all the insurgents are surrendering enmass because the wicked man is dead.

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

I pray this shud not be a case of terrorist go terrorist come...

Anonymous said...

In a civilized country, they would have stored samples of his or his relative DNA, and then compare samples from this dead body to the stored samples. SMH for Nigeria!!

Riches lala said...

It. True he is dead, in jesus name

Anonymous said...

WE KNOW THE NIGERIA TROOPS ARE TRYING,THEY HAVE JUST WOKEN UP.THE TRUTH REMAINS THAT NIGERIA CANNOT FIGHT TERRORISM UNLESS THE CAUSE IS ELIMINATED AND AVOIDED.POVERTY..ILLITERACY..CORRUPTION AND RELIGIOUS RACISM...G.JONATHAN HAS NEVER TACKLED ANY OF THESE AND WE ARE FIGHTING TERRORISM .JUST HAVE CLOSE LOOK AT THE BOYS THAT ARE TERRORIZING NIGERIA,YOU WILL SEE POVERTY AND ILLITERACY WRITTEN ON THEIR FACES.GOD HELP US

Anonymous said...

I still doubt if its true.....where are all the amour tanks and truck in his videos...fbi

Anonymous said...

There shall be an end

Anonymous said...

Ugly face of an ugly man body and soul

APPLELIPX said...

They wanted to take ova a whole state???

I guess they haf bin wachin Too much of western movies
#dreamers

Trustnaija Blog said...

Nice 1. God dey sha

AGB said...

Thank God. Victory to Nigeria.
God Bless Nigeria

Anonymous said...

If this is true .,... Is a very big deal oh.. Wow

ukbliss said...

Good news

Unknown said...

Well done our soldiers. God bless you all.

Dukedom said...

If what they are telling us is the truth, then we're really winning the war... God bless Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

If this is true,Thnk God den.....qudratadenike@gmail.com

ANYA IKENGA said...

Is their Allahu no longer Ak Bahr? Why are the surrendering?

Anonymous said...

Hopefully!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Good good good

Anonymous said...

Na battle dent the guyman head like dat?

Anonymous said...

FIRST TO COMMENT***(GURU) We have heard..

Anonymous said...

Next thing another 'floor header' with bushy jaw will come out and assume the madness.
God bless Naija.

Anonymous said...

all muslims terrorist wil perish one by one

Anonymous said...

Pls let try and comment our millitary men,instead of us sayin I hope its tru or I don't bliv its tru,let's for once appreciate tem,linda u beta post ma comment today ok,its been long overdue

Anonymous said...

Waiting for a counter claim video by Shekau before i believe this 'Falcao'


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Unknown said...

They will say one thing today then 2mao they will deny making such statement.

Anonymous said...

I agree with u...

Omalicha Nwa said...

Hope this is true. Is the nightmare finally coming to an end? Praise be to God.
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Anonymous said...

I have a feeling it's true. God has given us the victory! Nigeria will rise again

Anonymous said...

Since they accused sheriff and ihejirika. things are getting better.

Anonymous said...

Where are the girls??

Oma said...

I hope is true this time.

Olubukola Ozone said...

They at first said he was dead. Den dey said he wasnt d one, dat it was som1 else. And now dey say its him again... Wich shuld we beliv?

banny said...

They should kill dem d same way ISIS are executing pple. We don't need to jail dis pple biko

lorlar said...

I have a feeling it's true. God has given us the victory!

Anonymous said...

I don't believe it, this guy is a terrorist.He is full of surprises . He can actually make a look alike person to have same thing, and I know is possible and they can die for one another. Expect him again

Anonymous said...

Bastard rest IN̶̲̅» Hell

Anonymous said...

Have fun with your virgins in hell...hope this is true!!!

Anonymous said...

If he has not produced a video by now, then he is as dead as can be.

Anonymous said...

Congrat 2 nigerian army in advance. Till further proven 2b true

StrangeTruth. said...

So the Army can talk like this?

Anonymous said...

I hope it is true

Anonymous said...

To God be d Glory...*grin*

Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Islam said...

Expecting the APC to field a christian as it's presidential candidate is like expecting ISIS to declare the Pope as it's leader. - FEMI FANI KAYODE

Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Islam said...

SOME MUSLIM LIB's WILL BE ANGRY AT THIS NEWS AND DO YOU KNOW HOW THEY WILL EXPRESS IT? BY DOUBTING THE VERACITY OF THE NEWS. STATEMENTS LIKE OR SIMILAR STATEMENTS TO "I DON'T BELIEVE THIS" SHOWS THAT YOU ARE A MUSLIM OR APC HARAMITE AND YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE OBVIOUS NEWS EVEN AS HIS DEAD BODY IS VISIBLE.

Nonnilyzn said...

Odogwu....I luv d Spokesman command of english....Shekau abi shekai..don't mind them just go flex ur 10virgins ok?? Mtcheeew

www.codedwap.com said...

i hope this news is real

Motherhen said...

So this man could die? Uhm.

Motherhen said...

So this man could die? Uhm.

fifi said...

Diz must be tru.wit the capture of other set members it's obvious dey dnt hv deir leader anymore.

Anonymous said...

Thank God

Unknown said...

Government and the Military of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should just uphold the constitution and do the needful. Full Stop.

MK said...

Please go to punch. We don't do this here. Thanks.

Unknown said...

I keep wondering why now that election is around the corner....hmmm...anyone thinking what am thinking?

Mischievous said...

#Bring Back Our Honour#

SouthEastern said...

A very Good news and good development but why keep or take
prisoners? These are people who had already made up their minds to die so why keep them to exhaust foods that should have been given to
those displaced by their atrocious acts. Pls don't take prisoners, extract confessions from them and send them to their Aljana...lots of
virgin are already expecting them, lol!

Myschoolhints said...

Good development

Anonymous said...

I pray the guy won't shame them by updloading another video again

Anonymous said...

The swelling on the forehead isn't at the same spot in both pictures. One had the swelling directly on top of his nose. The other is slightly to the left.. #justsaying.

Anonymous said...

Time wil tel

Chyluv! said...

I hope this is 4 real.

Anonymous said...

Thumb up NA

Anonymous said...

You fool don't even believe the power in Christ. Thomas.

Anonymous said...

For once you believed. I can see you are waiting for Americans to report before you believe.

Anonymous said...

You can as well join him in hell to confirm

Anonymous said...

Don't be deceived, he might have pre recorded videos already that hasn't been posted, and they might start releasing them just to rubbish the army

David Iyke said...

His head is still smiling in death. Wicked soul!

Anonymous said...

Even the shekau himself will soon go down.
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FIXED said...

Anyone can see that is a Photoshop image!!!!

Anonymous said...

I pray o

Unknown said...

Is all over..........

yawanow said...

Thank God for this great news.

LR..... said...

This is a very laudable development.
Big kudos to the Nigerian Army. More power to your elbow.

Anonymous said...

well Daniel Yusuf ur vison have come to past. truely there is a God. pls guys keep praying prayer topic id God should continue given the military the wisdom, knowledge and courage they need to defeat terrorism like he did in the days of David and also to separate these Terrorist from their gods. so they can be rendered powerless. god bless

condom said...

i think dere is something behind his death. why is it when he started mentioning boko haram sponsor names is when they killed him ...hummmmmmmmm still pondering about this country Nigeria

Anonymous said...

Election is gettin close and we are finnaly winnin d war over boko haram? Am happy it is happening but i dnt tink it is a coincidence. Just sayin.. None of ma business sha

Anonymous said...

Bravo we'll done, unfortunately they forgot to arrange the bump on his forehead at the proper position. Or rather should I ask did the bump shift from its normal position

Anonymous said...

Even some boko haram members have not seen shekau, u guys don't know how these things work.

Anonymous said...

How can you kill a man who abducted over 200 girls without getting the girls back.. now who will confess the location of the girls.. there is a hitch in this news from the military..

Uche Emma said...

Kudos gallant Nigerian soldiers

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