Hundreds of its members , including its leader Mohammed Yusuf , died in July 2009 clashes with government forces . The military kills more than 70 Boko Haram members in an operation in Borno state . They also fend off an attack on a military checkpoint in Yobe state 's capital . 21 suspected Boko Haram members die in fighting there . Comment:
The military kills more than 70 Boko Haram members in an operation in Borno state . They also fend off an attack on a military checkpoint in Yobe state 's capital . 21 suspected Boko Haram members die in fighting there . Comment: