Imam Shekau Leads Boko Haram Insurgents In Observance Of Eid Prayers
The Oasis Reporters
June 20, 2018
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has openly shown how seriously he takes his position as leader of the Islamic sect led by his former teacher and Imam, Mohammed Yusuf.
He led scores of Boko Haram Insurgents in special prayers presumably for Eid el-Fitr which was celebrated around the country at the weekend.
The video viewed by Ahmad Salkida, a journalist known to have access to Boko Haram’s leadership, has claimed that the insurgents observed Eid prayers over the weekend.
In a tweet on Monday, Salkida posted a collage of images showing the insurgents praying, led by their leader, Shekau following a video released by the terrorist group.
The Boko Haram leader led his faction in prayer in an open field believed to be located between the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
The praying group was surrounded by armed men who stood to protect them from any anticipated attacks on all sides while one of the terrorists could also be seen hoisting the group’s flag while prayers were going on.
“#BokoHaram observed #EidPrayers despite unrelenting airstrikes by the #NigerianAirforce,” he tweeted.
“A video released moments ago by the #AbubakarShekau led group shows hundreds of fighters and villagers praying in an open field, apparently between the Nigeria Cameroon border.”
