Boko Haram fighters 'surrender' as alleged chief killed

The Nigerian military says more than 260 Boko Haram militants have surrendered in north-eastern Nigeria. 

A Military spokesman said the military have killed the man posing as the group's leader, Abubakar Shekau.

Boko Haram has suffered heavy losses in recent weeks, as the Nigerian military battled the group close to its hometown of Maiduguri in the north east.

The military said 135 Boko Haram members surrendered with their weapons in Biu, Borno State yesterday, and further 133 others surrendered elsewhere in north-eastern Nigeria and are currently being interrogated.

Speaking at the United Nations Security Council meeting, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan urged the council to find more ways to combat the militant’s threat.

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