In audio obtained by news agencies, the Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) said Shekau died detonating explosives on himself after a battle between the two groups.
Shekau was reported dead last month and has been reported killed before. Neither Boko Haram nor the Nigerian government have confirmed his death.
When reports of Shekau's death in a clash circulated last month, the Nigerian army said it would investigate. He has been reported dead numerous times before, only to resurface.
Story: BBC
7-June-2021
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