Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that US and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who he called the second in command of the Islamic State worldwide. The operation was described as carefully planned and aimed at stopping al-Minuki from planning attacks in Africa and against Americans.Key Facts
- Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
- The mission was conducted by US and Nigerian forces together.
- Al-Minuki was under US sanctions since 2023 due to his ties to ISIS.
- The location of the operation was not disclosed.
- Nigeria denied religious discrimination, stating they target armed groups attacking both Muslims and Christians.
- The US has deployed drones and about 200 troops to train and support Nigerian forces against ISIS and al Qaeda-linked groups in West Africa.
- US forces in Nigeria are officially in a non-combat role, focusing on training and intelligence.
- Al-Minuki’s death is seen as reducing ISIS’s ability to operate globally.
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