Military personnel move in convoy vehicles as part of ongoing security operations. Photo credit: BBC

Nigeria and the United States have confirmed a joint military operation in the Lake Chad Basin that led to the killing of senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok.

President Bola Tinubu described the operation as a “daring joint operation” that dealt a heavy blow to ISIS ranks, while US President Donald Trump said the militant was “the most active terrorist in the world” and the “second in command of ISIS globally.”

Here are the things to know about Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, according to the Counter Extremism Project:

1. Identity and aliases