Boko Haram Leader Shekau Says he is Alive

Abubakar Shekau says he is alive and still the leader of Islamist sect Boko Haram, denying reports he is dead, according to a new audio message quoted on social media on Sunday. Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the audio message. Social media feed of jihad monitoring site SITE Intelligence quoted a new audio message released from Shekau denying reports that he is unable to serve as leader. There have been several claims by Nigeria's military that Shekau...

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