175 terrorists dead as joint Nigeria-US operations continue in North-East

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: May 19, 2026Country: Nigeria

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175 terrorists dead as joint Nigeria-US operations continue in North-East

The Nigerian military reported the elimination of 175 ISIS terrorists during joint operations with the United States Africa Command in North-East Nigeria. These operations targeted terrorist enclaves and resulted in the neutralization of several key ISIS commanders, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a significant operative. The deaths of these leaders have disrupted ISIS's operational coordination in the region.

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