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Notorious Boko Haram Leader Reportedly Died as ISIS Closed In on Him

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The Islamic State West African Province confirmed that Abubakar Shekau blew himself up to avoid capture as Islamic State militants approached on May 18.

Barbie Latza Nadeau
Barbie Latza Nadeau
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Boko Haram Handout/Sahara Reporters via Reuters
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