Senior IS leader killed in joint US-Nigeria operation, officials say
Donald Trump said US and Nigerian forces had killed senior Islamic State commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation. Trump described al-Minuki as "the most active terrorist in the world".
US President Donald Trump announced that US and Nigerian forces had killed senior Islamic State commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation, the BBC reported. Trump described al-Minuki as "the most active terrorist in the world".
Nigerian officials confirmed the operation took place in an area of the country's north where the group is active, but declined to share detailed information. According to the BBC, IS-West Africa has stepped up attacks in border zones of Nigeria, Niger and Chad in recent months.
Security cooperation between Washington and Abuja has been refreshed under Trump's new term. After the operation, both capitals signalled tighter communication; regional security analysts are now watching how the group's backup command structure will react in the coming weeks.
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