In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism, US President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State’s deputy leader, through a joint military operation conducted by American and Nigerian forces. This operation, described as meticulously planned and executed, marks a critical moment in the battle against ISIS and its affiliates in West Africa.
The Operation Unveiled
On May 15, 2026, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to disclose the details of the operation that led to al-Minuki’s death. He praised the bravery and precision of the American and Nigerian troops involved, asserting that the operation was a response to the threat posed by one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists.
“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the
