TERRORISM :ARMY DARES TERROR LEADER TO PRODUCE COMMANDERS

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau

The Nigerian Army has challenged the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, to produce the five key commanders earlier killed by the military or produce the video that the Ameers are still with him.

Shekau, in a new video, denied claims by the Nigerian military that his top commanders were killed in an ambush.

Reacting, Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman on Wednesday, said the Boko Haram leader is worried by the sustained military attacks on the sect's locations.

The statement reads: "The Nigerian Army has noted that the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists have released yet another video clip on Monday in which they deny the surrender of some of the terrorists and the killing of 5 key commanders, among other lies, all aimed at instilling fears in people.

"Although the relevant department is still analyzing the video clip, suffice to state that it is sheer desperation and clear signs of fear as our troops keep closing up on them.

"Moreover, two other Deputies of the purported Boko Haram terrorists group leader, Afdu Kawuri and Abubakar Banishek, were killed in a successful military operation at Alafa on Sallah day, Friday 1st September 2017.

"This is in addition to Ba'Abba Ibrahim and 2 other Boko Haram commanders that died after sustaining injuries during their last ambush at Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state.

"We wish to challenge the so-called terrorist leader to produce the 5 key commanders earlier killed or the video of those Ameers he claimed not dead and are still with him.

"It is also instructive to note that Shekau is scared and rattled by the 40-day ultimatum issued by the Chief of Army Staff to the Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE and hiding from one hole to another