A military airstrike has killed Muhammad Yusuf, a Boko Haram jihadist named after Muhammad Yusuf, the founder of the insurgent group, FIJ can report.
Yusuf, a child fighter, was killed at the Bukar Mairam enclave of the rebels in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State a few days ago.
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Prior to his death, Yusuf was a commander at Bukar Mairam, holding the leadership title of Rijal Amne (Trustworthy man).
FIJ learned that his father, Amir Goni Maina, died during a similar military air raid at his enclave in Borno State.
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Yusuf’s father was appointed governor of Lake Chad in July 2020, after the reign of Amir Baba Kaka was toppled by other Boko Haram commanders.
Maina was a khadi (judge) in the terrorist group before becoming a governor. His reign ended on December 1, 2020, when he was killed by military airstrikes.
Sources said his son, Yusuf, was appointed commander after his death.
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