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In a significant escalation in the fight against terrorism, US President Donald Trump announced the successful operation that led to the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State’s second-in-command. The operation, described by Trump as “meticulously planned” and “very complex,” underscores the ongoing collaboration between American and Nigerian forces in the battle against extremist threats in Africa.
A Targeted Operation
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump detailed the operation that culminated in the elimination of al-Minuki, whom he labelled the “most active terrorist in the world.” The President expressed confidence that the coordinated efforts of US troops and the Nigerian Armed Forces would disrupt ISIS’s operational capabilities significantly.
“Abu-Bilal al-Minuki thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing,” Trump asserted, highlighting the intelligence