Things to know about Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed in Nigeria-US operation

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Things to know about Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed in Nigeria-US operation

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS, was killed during a joint military operation by the United States and Nigeria. Born in 1982 in Borno State, he was a senior commander within ISIS in West Africa and had a strained relationship with former Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu praised the operation, expressing gratitude for the U.S. support in combating terrorism.

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