Boko Haram gets new leader following the alleged death of Abubakar Shekau

Reports have stated that the Boko Haram insurgency has installed a new commander following the alleged death of its leader, Abubakar Shekau.

According to the widely acclaimed reports from ISWAP, a rival jihadist group of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau blew himself up to avoid been captured by the group.

In a video released, the Jihadist group confirmed the death of its leader Shekau and announced a new commander, Bakura Modu known as Sahaba.

Modu as he read the statement, called on his faction’s commanders to remain loyal despite the loss of their leader.

The video was said to have been provided to AFP by a source close to Boko Haram.

With the absence of the insurgent's leader, the fight against the jihadist group continues.