It’s not the first time Shekau has been reported killed. But the militant leader resurfaced each time.
Army spokesman Brig Gen Mohammed Yerima told the BBC that the army was still looking into what may have happened, but will not issue a statement until it gets definite proof.
One journalist with close links to security agencies has said that Shekau died when Iswap attacked Boko Haram positions in the Sambisa forest, north-east Nigeria.
The AFP news agency quotes two sources saying that Shekau survived his attempt to kill himself when he was surrounded.
Iswap has not commented.
Shekau took over Boko Haram after its founder Muhammad Yusuf was killed by police in 2009.
Since then, more than 40,000 people have been killed and over two million displaced from their homes in the deadly insurgency in north-east Nigeria.
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has tasked the Accountant General to liaise with the Minister of Justice to provide to the Auditor General and FPAC the Janneh Commission’s Treasury receipts amounting to D22,319,957.92, information pertaining to the sale of the assets of former President Jammeh and other relevant documents, or face probe.
Ebou Faye, the manager of Independence Stadium has clarified the decision taken by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The minister for Agriculture Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally has revealed that carbohydrate needs would be well-nourished if our protein resources are independent on imports.
