Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Islamic State group fighters, both militaries say
Summary
Nigerian and U.S. forces carried out joint air strikes in northeast Nigeria that killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including a top leader named Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. The U.S. sent troops to Nigeria in February initially for training, but recent operations show a more active role in fighting Islamist militants.Key Facts
- 175 Islamic State group fighters were killed in joint Nigerian-U.S. strikes in northeast Nigeria.
- Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a global Islamic State leader, was killed during these strikes.
- The U.S. sent troops to Nigeria in February mainly for training and advice.
- IS militants in the region include Boko Haram and its offshoot IS West Africa Province (ISWAP).
- The conflict has killed over 40,000 people and displaced 2 million since 2009.
- The strikes also destroyed IS checkpoints, weapons, equipment, and financial networks.
- Other senior ISWAP members were eliminated in the recent operations.
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu thanked President Donald Trump for U.S. support.
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