Slain ISIS commander was involved in 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls’ kidnap — DHQ

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Slain ISIS commander was involved in 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls’ kidnap — DHQ

The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with U.S. forces, neutralized ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in a counterterrorism operation. Al-Minuki, regarded as a high-value target, was linked to several terrorist activities, including the 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls' kidnapping. His elimination disrupts a key terrorist network that posed threats to Nigeria and regional stability.

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