ISWAP Commander: We got him this time - Presidency

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

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ISWAP Commander: We got him this time - Presidency

The Nigerian presidency confirmed the elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior ISWAP commander, while addressing public doubts regarding counterterrorism claims. Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the operation resulted from months of surveillance and coordinated verifications. Unlike previous incidents, this operation benefited from multi-source confirmation and rigorous target validation.

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