Retired General Reveals Covert Operation Weakening Boko Haram Led to Shekau's Death

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali Keffi disclosed details of a covert military operation that significantly weakened Boko Haram and resulted in the death of its leader, Abubakar Shekau. The operation involved intelligence work led by late Brigadier General Abdulrahman Kuliya and Chief of Army Staff Lt.

Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

The success of the operation was attributed to the strategic intelligence strategies employed to mislead and weaken Boko Haram and its rival faction, ISWAP. However, the operation faced alleged political interference and sabotage, including a temporary halt ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari following persuasion from Fulani leaders.

Tensions arose due to leaked sensitive information from the covert unit, allegedly linked to former COAS Lt. Gen.

Tukur Buratai's relationship with Modibbo Hamman Tukur of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.