The Nigerian military says a new operation with U.S. forces has killed over 20 Islamic State militants in Borno state.

The Nigerian president called the strike a 'significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism'.

Nigerian Military Confirms Killing of ISIS Leader Abu Bilal al-Minuki in Joint Operation with US

Officials said a joint operation in the West African country killed the group’s alleged second in command. | World News

WASHINGTON: US and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, US President Trump said.