Mohammed Yusuf (Boko Haram)
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Mohammed Yusuf (29 January 1970 – 30 July 2009), also known as Ustaz Mohammed Yusuf, was a Nigerian terrorist who founded the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in 2002. He was its leader until he was killed during the 2009 Boko Haram uprising.[1] The group's official name is Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad, which in Arabic means "People Committed to the Propagation of the Teachings and Jihad".[2]
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Born | (1970-01-29)29 January 1970 Yobe |
Died | 30 July 2009(2009-07-30) (aged 39) Maiduguri |
Allegiance | Boko Haram |
Years of service | 2002–2007 |
Rank | Leader |
Battles/wars | Boko Haram insurgency |
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Born in Girgi village, in Jakusko, present-day Yobe State, Nigeria, Yusuf received a University education.[3] Later he studied more of Islam and became a Salafi.[4]