Boko Haram commander, Abdullahi Bello (alias Abu Zainab) has told the Nigerian Army that the wanted factional leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has escaped to Kolofata in neighbouring Cameroun.
Army sources revealed that Bello was arrested on February 14 (Valentine’s day) in Bauchi, while fleeing to Kano.
He was one of the sect’s commanders forced out of Sambisa Forest by the clear out offensive of military troops involved in Operation Deep Punch 11.
Bello was also said to have disclosed to the Army that the intensity of the offensive has forced numerous Boko Haram commanders to flee their hideouts
The factional leader, the Army said during the week, fled Sambisa Forest and has been going around disguised like a woman. He is said to wear hijab, which he changes from black to blue.
The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, announced that it will give N3million to anyone with credible information that could lead to Shekau’s arrest.
The factional leader, the Army said during the week, fled Sambisa Forest and has been going around disguised like a woman. He is said to wear hijab, which he changes from black to blue.
Nigerian army spokesperson, Sani Usman, in a statement released yesterday called upon anyone with credible information to speak out. The Statement read in part;
The Nigerian Army will give out Three Million Naira (N3,000,000.00k) cash reward for any credible information that leads to the arrest of Abubakar Shekau, the fugitive factional Boko Haram terrorists’ group leader. Anybody with such credible information can either contact the Military Command and Control Centre, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, any military location, security agencies or call the Nigerian Army Information and Call Centre 193.
The Nigerian army also called upon all the remaining Boko Haram members to come out from hiding, lay down their arms and be treated humanely by the Nigerian Government.
