No soldier killed in senior ISIS leader operation – DHQ

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
No soldier killed in senior ISIS leader operation – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters confirmed that no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that eliminated terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Major General Michael Onoja stated that the operation was the result of careful planning and close operational coordination, emphasizing that months of intelligence gathering led to the terrorist's exact location. He also clarified that no foreign soldiers participated in the operation, although the United States provided intelligence and surveillance assistance.

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