Boko Haram leader tried to kill himself during clash with rivals, officials claim

Abubakar Shekau dead or seriously wounded after clashes in forest, Nigerian authorities say

Intelligence officials in Nigeria have claimed the leader of Boko Haram is dead or seriously wounded after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with a rival extremist faction.

There is no confirmation of the claims, and Nigeria's intelligence services and military have reported Abubakar Shekau's death many times before.