More Boko Haram Commanders, including 2 Shekau’s Deputies Killed in Sambisa on Sallah Day: Army dares Terrorist Group to produce 5 Commanders earlier killed to support denial claim.

The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that two more Commanders (Ameers) and deputies of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shakau have been killed in military operations inside Sambisa Forest while two other Commanders who escaped with injuries in and earlier ambush operation have died.

The two who escaped with bullet injuries escaped the ambush attack which resulted in the death of the 5 commanders earlier killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole prompting the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai to commend troops of Lafiya Dole.

A statement by Army headquarters therefore described the video clip released by Boko Haram claiming that they were still operating freely in Sambisa Forest as mere propaganda.

The statement signed by Brigadier General Sani Usman, Director, Army Public Relations said, “The Nigerian Army has noted that in their desperation, the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists have released yet another video clip on Monday, in which they made all manner of spurious assertions, denying the surrender of some of the terrorists and the killing of 5 key commanders, among other lies, all aimed at instilling unnecessary fears in law abiding people. 

“Although the relevant department is still analyzing the video clip, suffice to state that it is sheer desperation and clear signs of fear as our troops keep closing up with them.

“Moreover, two other Deputies of the purported Boko Haram terrorist’s group leader, Afdu Kawuri and Abubakar Banishek, were killed in a successful military operation at Alafa on Sallah day, Friday 1st September 2017.

“This is in addition to Ba’Abba Ibrahim and 2 other Boko Haram commanders that died after sustaining injuries during their last ambush at Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state.

“We wish to challenge the so-called terrorist leader to produce the 5 key commanders earlier killed or the video of those Ameers he claimed not dead and are still with him.

“It is also instructive to note that Shekau is scared and rattled by the 40-day ultimatum issued by the Chief of Army Staff to the Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole and hiding from one hole to another, like the bush rat that he really is!!!

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman

Director Army Public Relations