Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast
Summary
Nigerian and US forces have worked together to carry out attacks against ISIL fighters in northeast Nigeria, killing 175 militants. These operations destroyed ISIL bases and weakened the group's influence in the region, including the death of key ISIL leaders.Key Facts
- Nigerian and US military forces conducted joint strikes in northeast Nigeria targeting ISIL fighters.
- The strikes killed 175 ISIL militants, according to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters.
- Key ISIL facilities hit included checkpoints, weapons stores, logistics centers, and funding networks.
- ISIL’s second-in-command in West Africa, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, was killed in the operations.
- Other senior ISIL West Africa Province members, including Abd-al Wahhab, Abu Musa al-Mangawi, and Abu al-Muthanna al-Muhajir, were also killed.
- Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu thanked US President Donald Trump for his support following the strikes.
- ISIL has shifted much of its activity to Africa after losses in the Middle East.
- The US increased its military presence in Nigeria earlier in 2026, initially for advisory and training roles, but has now engaged in active combat operations.
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