Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces
- President Trump announced via Truth Social that a joint military operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the global second-in-command of ISIS.
- Trump described the strike as a "meticulously planned and very complex mission" that flawlessly targeted al-Minuki on the African continent.
- A native of Nigeria born in Borno State, al-Minuki was first placed on the U.S. Treasury Department's specially designated global terrorist list in 2023. Trump characterized him as the "most active terrorist in the world" at the time of his death.
- The White House stated that al-Minuki's removal severely diminishes ISIS's global infrastructure, particularly its expanding operational hub in Africa. Trump extended formal thanks to the Nigerian government for its close tactical cooperation.
- This operation follows U.S. strikes on ISIS bases in Nigeria on Christmas Day last year, reflecting ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
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ISIS Global Second-in-Command Eliminated in U.S.-Nigerian Operation
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that American and Nigerian forces have removed a major threat from the battlefield, striking at the heart of ISIS’s global network. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the terror group’s second-in-command worldwide, was killed in a meticulously planned joint operation. This success underscores a return to serious counterterrorism that prioritizes results over endless engagements or diplomatic theater. …
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