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Boko Haram leader's mother laments his 'very bad' behaviour

Abubakar Shekau, who is the leader of the Nigerian militant Islamist group. [AFP]

The mother of Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau spoke out, telling Voice of America that her son has "brought many problems to many people" and that she hasn't seen him in 15 years.

"I am praying for God to show him the good way," she told the broadcaster.

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