The federal government has announced the killing of Malam
Bako, a leader of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Bako succeeded Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, the late leader and son
of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf.
National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno addressed State
House correspondents on Thursday.
The retired General spoke after President Muhammadu Buhari
met security chiefs at the State House.
Monguno disclosed that Bako was neutralized along with an
ISWAP commander. He hailed the armed forces for recent successful operations.
“In one month, we have been able to take out the leadership
of ISWAP, that is Abu Musab Al-Barnawi.
“Two days ago, the man who succeeded him, Malam Bako, one of
ISWAP Shura Council, was also taken out.”
Monguno said the terror group is contending with leadership
crisis accompanied with inherent issues of trust, conflicts and suspicion.
The NSA added that ongoing military operations had put
pressure on Boko Haram, ISWAP, and the Islamic State in the Greatest Sahara.
On October 14, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor
confirmed Al-Barnawi’s death.
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