Has Nigeria finally eliminated one of the worst terrorists in its history? According to a new report, Nigeria’s military said Tuesday it believes an airstrike has “fatally wounded” Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, but there was no way to confirm yet another claim of the death of Nigeria’s Islamic extremist leader. A statement does not say how the military got the information but identifies other commanders as “confirmed dead” in an air raid on Friday.

The statement comes as Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, with President Muhammadu Buhari, on a visit to discuss Islamic extremism and regional security. Kerry, speaking Tuesday morning in northern Sokoto city, made no reference to the army’s report. CONTINUE


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