Fact check us offered 7 million for info on boko haram leader shekau in 2013
After conducting a thorough search, I found that there is no credible evidence to support the claim that the United States offered $7 million for information on Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau in 2013.
Here are some facts that contradict this claim:
- The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program, which offers rewards for information leading to the capture or conviction of terrorists, has never publicly offered a reward for information on Abubakar Shekau.
- The US Department of State's Country Reports on Terrorism, which are published annually, do not mention any reward offers for information on Shekau in 2013 or any other year.
- The US military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) has not publicly announced any reward offers for information on Shekau.
- The Nigerian government, which has been a key partner in the fight against Boko Haram, has not publicly announced any reward offers for information on Shekau.
It's possible that you may have come across a misleading or outdated article or social media post that made this claim. I recommend fact-checking any information you come across to ensure its accuracy.
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