Abu Zamira Mohammed is a leader of the Boko Haram terrorist sect.
He took power after the supposed death of Abubakar Shekau, and initiated peace talks with the Nigerian government.
Imam Liman Ibrahim announced in August 2013 that Abubakr Shekau had been deposed by a group within Boko Haram due to his harsh methods.
Ibrahim also announced the appointment of Abu Zamira to the position that Shekau had held, and the end of violent tactics.
[2] In August 2013, Abu Zamira appointed himself and four others as representatives for Boko Haram in peace talks with the Nigerian government.