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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) Reports detailing the death of Daphne-born self-proclaimed terrorist Omar Hammami 'appear to be credible,' a U.S. State Department Spokesperson said Friday.Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf's comment was the first indication from the federal government that suggests it believes one of its 'Most Wanted Terrorists' is dead. Harf quickly added the department was not in a position at this time to officially confirm the reports.The news of Hammami's death surfaced early Thursday morning and was first reported by Voice of America journalist Harun Maruf.PREVIOUS ARTICLE - Reports: Omar Hammami Dead#Hammami was killed with two lieutenants Osama, a British national of Pakistani origin and a Somali militant identified as Arafat, Maruf tweeted, quoting sources.Hammami, 29, last week surfaced from hiding to grant a rare interview to Maruf.In the 15 minute interview provided to Local 15 News by Voice of America, Hammami explained his falling out with al-Shabaab, the Somali al-Qaeda affiliate Hammami left Alabama to join in 2006, and why he thought the group's leader wanted him dead.I'm one of the few people in Somalia who stood out against the Shabaab blowing up innocent civilians, Hammami said.LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH OMAR HAMMAMIHe underestimated the power and the [force] the leader of al-Shabbab has faced with him, Maruf said from his D.C. office Thursday afternoon, adding, the level of aggression that al-Shabbab showed against him; he was surprised by that.He was living on borrowed time, he said.Hammami's father, Shafik, declined an television interview Thursday, but told Reuters, I am hoping and praying it is not true. He added he has not seen or talked to his son since Omar left for Somalia in 2006.In March, the FBI added Hammami to its 'Most Wanted Terrorist' list.VIEW THE FBI MOST WANTED TERRORIST LISTAlong with the addition, the Bureau also announced a $5 million dollar reward for Hammami's capture.