Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: How we eliminated ISIS leader - Nigerian DHQ

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: How we eliminated ISIS leader - Nigerian DHQ

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters confirmed the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader, during a joint counter-terrorism operation with U.S. forces. This operation was praised by U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Minuki, who played a key role in ISIS operations, was linked to attacks on minority communities and facilitated the transfer of fighters to Libya.

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