Terrorists loyal to Abubakar Shekau's Jama'atu Ahlussunnah Lidda'awati Wal Jihad (JAS), otherwise known as Boko Haram, yesterday confirmed his death.
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) had, on May 19, this year, said that Shekau blew himself up after refusing to surrender following their invasion of his hideout.
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