The "meticulously planned and very complex mission" eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State group's second in command globally, Trump said.
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16/05/2026 - 8:45 GMT+2
US and Nigerian forces have successfully carried out an operation to eliminate an Islamic State leader, US President Donald Trump said.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, IS's second in command globally, "thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing."
"He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans," he added.
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