United States President Barack Obama confirmed on Thursday the killing of Adam Gadahn, al Qaeda’s top most official and long-wanted terrorist.
Adam Gadahn was killed in a January CIA drone strike in the remote border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gadahn was a leading propagandist and the highest-ranked American in al Qaeda’s terror hierarchy linked to the September 11 attacks.
The 37-year-old Gadahn was the first American to be charged with treason in more than 50 years. At the time of his death, he was on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, and the State Department was offering a $1 million reward for his capture.
Adam Gadahn was born in Oregon and became radicalized while studying with a small group of young fundamentalists.
He served Osama bin Laden through the turmoil of the September 11 attacks ii the United States which killed close to 3000 people and caused America its economy for several years.
Gadahn referred to the September 11 hijackers as dedicated, strong-willed, highly motivated individuals.
