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In a significant counter-terrorism achievement, Nigeria and the United States have announced the successful elimination of a key leader within the Islamic State (IS) network, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. This operation underscores the deepening military collaboration between the two nations, aimed at tackling the rising tide of extremist violence, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where IS has increasingly concentrated its efforts.
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Al-Minuki, identified as the “second in command of ISIS globally” by former