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CDS Confirms Death Of ISWAP Leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi’s 

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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor yesterday confirmed the death of the leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) jihadist group, Abu Musab al-Barnawi.

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He spoke at the media briefing organised by the presidential communications team at the presidential villa, Abuja.

Recall that there were reports recently that the ISWAP leader may have been killed.

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He said, “I can authoritatively confirm to you that Abu Musab is dead. As simple as that. He is dead and remains dead.”

He also dismissed insinuations of discriminatory engagement against the people of the South East. According to him, what one could find in the southeast is different from what is obtainable in the north.

The CDS also distanced the military from Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the Muslim cleric who had been leading negotiations with bandits, saying he does not work for the military.

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