We're Responsible! - Boko Haram's Shekau Claims Credit for Army Hero, Col. Abu Ali's Death in New Message

As Nigerians continue to mourn the tragic death of a gallant Nigerian Army officer who died as a hero fighting for the peace of the nation, the Boko Haram sect leader has claimed responsibility for his death.

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar, Shekau

 

In a new audio message obtained exclusively by SaharaReporters on Monday, the factional leader of Boko Haram terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, has indirectly claimed responsibility for the attack that led to the recent killing of a gallant Nigerian Army officer, Lt-Col. Muhammad Abu Ali.

 

While Shekau did not specifically mention Lieutenant-Colonel Ali’s name in the audio message, he, however, claimed that his faction of Boko Haram is responsible for all the recent attacks on the Nigerian military.

 

The slain army officer, Col. Abu Ali & his family

“We are responsible for these recent attacks. We did it and will do more,” Shekau said in the audio message.

 

He also boasted that the sect would start confronting US President-elect, Donald Trump, once it finishes with outgoing President Barack Obama. He condemned the King of Saudi Arabia for congratulating Trump on his electoral victory.