Bako Gorgore, a top Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, is expected to become the new leader.
The terrorist will assume the role following the elimination of the late Wali (Head) Sani Shuwaram.
Nigerian forces obliterated Shuwaram at a hideout around Kirta Wulgo near Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Air Force strikes hit ISWAP camps identified after an Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) mission.