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U.S. and Nigerian mission kills Islamic State group leader, Trump says

U.S. and Nigerian mission kills Islamic State group leader, Trump says

Summary

U.S. and Nigerian forces worked together to kill a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. President Donald Trump announced the operation and said the killed leader was an important figure in the group.

Key Facts

  • The mission took place in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.
  • The target was Abu Bakr al-Mainuki.
  • Al-Mainuki was the second-in-command of the Islamic State group worldwide.
  • U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted the joint operation.
  • President Donald Trump shared the news in a late-night social media post.
  • Intelligence sources helped track al-Mainuki's activities.
  • The operation was carried out on a Friday.
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