Trump announces the death of an Islamic State leader in Nigeria

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

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Trump announces the death of an Islamic State leader in Nigeria

A senior Islamic State official, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, was killed in a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces. According to Donald Trump, al-Minuki was the second-in-command of Islamic State globally and was eliminated in a complex mission. Nigerian defense forces confirmed he was one of the most active terrorists in the world.

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