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In a significant counter-terrorism achievement, President Donald Trump announced that US and Nigerian military forces have successfully killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of the Islamic State (IS). The operation, described by Trump as “meticulously planned” and “very complex,” marks a crucial development in the ongoing fight against terrorism not only in Nigeria but across the broader international landscape.
Operation Details and Significance
In a statement shared via his Truth Social platform, Trump lauded the bravery of American and Nigerian troops who executed the operation, indicating that al-Minuki believed he could evade detection while hiding in Africa. “We had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing,” Trump asserted, highlighting the intelligence network that facilitated the operation.
Al-Minuki, a Nigerian national