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In a significant counter-terrorism achievement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the successful elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the deputy leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), by joint American and Nigerian military forces. This operation, described as complex and meticulously planned, underscores a concerted effort to dismantle ISIS’s operational capabilities in Africa and beyond.
Operation Details
On Friday, President Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to detail the operation that led to al-Minuki’s demise. “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 battlefield,” Trump stated. His remarks highlight the cooperation between the U.S. and Nigeria in tackling the growing threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.
Al-Minuki, who had been hiding in Africa, was targeted thanks to intelligence sources that kept American forces informed about his movements. The operation not only aims to eliminate a prominent figure within
