Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, also known as Abu Oumaimah, a commander of Boko Haram, has denied reports from the Nigerien government claiming he was killed during recent military operations in the Diffa region.
The Nigerien Armed Forces had announced on Friday that Bakoura was among several insurgent leaders eliminated in targeted airstrikes on August 15 in Korongol, Kournawa, and Shilawa.
According to the military, the strikes destroyed Boko Haram bases, neutralised dozens of fighters, and killed high-ranking commanders, including Bakoura.
Niger’s Head of State, Gen. Abdurahamane Tiani, hailed the operation as a significant success, describing Bakoura as a key figure in efforts to destabilise the country.
However, security sources on Saturday intercepted a communication in which Bakoura reportedly told his commanders that he survived the airstrikes and was not among those killed.
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