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Trump Announces Death of Top ISIS Leader in US-Nigerian Mission
US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the Islamic State's second-ranking leader, was killed in a joint US-Nigerian special forces operation.
Top ISIS Leader Killed
US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-ranking leader of the Islamic State (ISIS), was killed during a joint US-Nigerian operation. According to two US officials, al-Minuki was killed after a helicopter-borne assault by commandos from both countries on Friday night.
Details of Joint Operation
The operation involved a helicopter-borne assault by US and Nigerian special forces. This joint effort reportedly led to the elimination of a key ISIS leader. The incident is seen as part of ongoing collaborative efforts against international terrorist organizations.
*Source: NYTimes World (2026-05-16)*
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