Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for relying on claims made by United States President Donald Trump regarding the killing of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, despite the Nigerian military having earlier declared the same terrorist dead in 2024.

Tinubu Confirms Elimination of ISIS Leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk, in Nigeria-US Joint Operation

There is growing confusion over the reported killing of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu Bilal Minuki, also known as Abubakar Mainok, after…

Onanuga said criticism of the operation reflects a gap between public perception and operational realities.

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, during a joint military operation conducted by Nigerian and United States…

Onanuga said criticism of the operation reflects a gap between public perception and operational realities.

.Says with Al-Manuk’s killing in Lake Chad, he expects more decisive strikes against all terrorist camps nationwide

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for relying on claims made by United States President Donald Trump regarding the killing of a…

Nigerian and US forces have killed a senior ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin, President Tinubu confirms.

Under US sanctions since 2023, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of IS worldwide, according to US President Donald Trump and the Nigerian military.

The Presidency confirms the Al-Manuki killing, dismissing a 2024 report as mistaken identity. The joint Nigeria-US mission targeted the senior IS leader.

*Nigerian president hails Trump for his unwavering support in war against terrorism