Abubakar Shekau Is Crippled, Says Captured Boko Haram Fighter

Abubakar Shekau Is Crippled, Says Captured Boko Haram Fighter —One of the newly captured fighter of the terrorist group has revealed that the leader of Boko Haram group, Abubakar Shekau has reportedly been crippled.

The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the captured fighter identified as Mohammed Adam who is currently in custody of troops of 195 battalion of the Nigerian army said Shekau got injured during an air bombardment on an insurgents’ camp in Tumbuktu, Sambisa forest, a Boko Haram stronghold in Borno state.

The teenage fighter, Adam further stated that Shekau can no longer lead any operation physically.

Shekau known for taunting the military in videos, has not been seen on his feet lately as he has released video where he is seen sitting or in some cases, using audio to pass across his message.

The captured fighter, Adam was abducted by Boko Haram at the age of 10 while working on the farm in Firgi, Gwoza local government area of Borno and he was forcefully taken away by Boko Haram fighters.

The teenage fighter, who spent five years in captivity, claimed he knows Shekau personally and participated in several operations under the command of the factional Boko Haram leader.

Shekau known for taunting the military in videos, has not been seen on his feet lately as he has released video where he is seen sitting or in some cases, using audio to pass across his message.

The captured fighter, Adam was abducted by Boko Haram at the age of 10 while working on the farm in Firgi, Gwoza local government area of Borno and he was forcefully taken away by Boko Haram fighters.

The teenage fighter, who spent five years in captivity, claimed he knows Shekau personally and participated in several operations under the command of the factional Boko Haram leader.