Following the death Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, a leadership tussle has reportedly ensued within a Boko Haram camp in Madagali, one of the local government areas that had been overrun by the militants, has led to an exchange of gunshots amongst members of the dreaded group with 30 feared killed.
Residents who confirmed the development said yesterday that the fight ensued over a disagreement over whether or not to surrender and sheathe their swords as well as who should be the new Amir (leader) of the group after the killing of the former leader by troops in Bazza a fortnight ago.
One David Chakwa said: “Over 30 Boko Haram fighters were killed in Madagali town after a fight that ensued between them over disagreement on whether to surrender their weapons or not.
They just kept shooting one another ceaselessly.”
Chakawa told reporters that there had been disquiet among members of the group, with some agitating for a ceasefire.
He added: “Already, there is also a leadership crisis over who should emerge as the new leader in Madagali. For almost three weeks now, Madagali, Gulak, Shuwa and Michika towns have been under control of Boko Haram members.”
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