Members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday allegedly attacked Sambisa forest, leading to the killing of Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the dreaded Boko Haram, officially known as Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah Lid Da’wah Wa’l- Jihad (JAS).
According to Eons Intelligence reports, hundreds of ISWAP terrorists invaded Sambisa with heavy gun trucks during the week hunting for Shekau who was the factional leader of Boko Haram.
It was also revealed that Shekau was not directly killed by ISWAP, the splinter rival group.
The report says that blew himself up and committed suicide when ISWAP attempted to capture him (Shekau) alive, during the fierce gun battle.
Meanwhile there has not been any official statement or confirmation by Nigerian security forces. But, a lot of people took to their social media platforms celebrating Shekau’s death on Thursday morning.
According to a security report obtained, “Unconfirmed source reported that the leader of JAS Abubakar shekau was dethroned and killed by ISWAP and they have taken over the entire sambisa forest.
“With these development ISWAP are more equipped and funded than JAS. So their mode of operation will change, and there is likely going to experience frequent attacks around Konduga, Bama, Gwoza, Biu LGA’S and part of Adamawa.
“All humanitarians around the axis should be security conscious and be very vigilant.”
Sambisa forest shares local border with parts of Konduga, Bama, Gwoza Askira Uba, Hawul, Kaga and Biu Local Government Areas in Borno, with some parts of Gujiba, Buni Yadi, Goniri in Yobe and Madagali in Adamawa state.
Below is how Nigerians are reacting to the news.
