Leadership of Boko Haram By: Ally Geary

Issue One: Relatively New Organization Already on Their Second LeaderOriginally considered a stable group Once original leader died became unstable Abubukar Shekau is the current leader Recent attacks from the group have been more violent since his claim of taking control

Issue Two: Operates as a Network Network is believed to be expanded outside of Nigeria border Believe to have different cells located in countries surrounding Nigeria New technology and money sources State within the state

Issue Three: Analysts are Still Trying to Figure It All Out Lack of clear structure and chain of commandDiffused Separate Departments?Leadership over cells?

Summary Expansion of network and leadership is becoming a rising threat Possibly involved with other terrorist organizations New developments of Boko Harams leadership as the group continues to attack in NigeriaPotential centralized organization?