Security Operatives has killed Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) leader Sani Shuwaram, PRNigeria Reports.
Shuwaram and other terrorists were killed after bombardments carried out in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State by men of the Nigeria Air Force(NAF).
A military officer confirmed that Shuwaram died from bullet wounds after the Super Tucano jets flown by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) rained missiles on the terrorists in their hideouts.
He said, “Shuwaram was among terrorists injured by NAF air interdiction missions conducted at Sabon Tumbun near Kirta Wulgo.
“Subsequent strikes to his death alongside other ISWAP fighters receiving treatment including Abu Ibrahim.”
NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said he could not confirm the death as ground troops are still going with the military exere.
“I cannot confirm the death of any leaders of terrorists. We don’t want to be dragged into making any statement or confirmation based on rumours or hearsay” he said.
“Nevertheless, our troops at the frontline alongside other agencies have sustained massive strike at the hearts of terrorist leaders and their enclaves until we get this job done”.
