Updated: Shekau says he leads Boko Haram, not IS-appointed successor

LAGOS, Nigeria — Abubakar Shekau said Thursday he is still the leader of Boko Haram, rejecting a successor announced hours earlier by the Islamic State group and exposing the biggest rift yet among Nigeria’s deadly Islamic insurgents. Shekau’s declaration could pave the way for a break from the Islamic State group and Boko Haram’s possible […]