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Mohammed Yusuf

Militant Islamist leader (1970-2009) · Nigeria · On the map · Died at 39

Mohammed Yusuf, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Yusuf al-Barnawi, was a Nigerian militant who founded the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in 2002. He was its leader until he was killed during the 2009 Boko Haram uprising.

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Country
Nigeria
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1970 to 2009 · aged 39