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In a significant development in the fight against terrorism, US President Donald Trump announced the successful operation that resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the deputy leader of the Islamic State. The operation, which involved collaboration between American and Nigerian forces, underscores the ongoing commitment to combat extremist threats in the region.
Targeting a Notorious Terrorist
President Trump disclosed the news on his social media platform, asserting that the operation was executed with precision and complexity. “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,” he stated. This operation marks a crucial victory in the global fight against ISIS, particularly in West Africa, where al-Minuki had been operating.
Al-Minuki, who had previously been sanctioned by the US in 2023 for his affiliation with the Islamic State, was described by Trump as an integral figure within the terror organisation. “He thought he could hide
