US, Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS leader in joint operation
16 May 2026, 12:04 GMT
By CGTN
Topic: africa
Credit: CGTN
Source URL: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-05-16/US-Nigerian-forces-kill-senior-ISIS-leader-in-joint-operation-1Nc1iFZAlYk/p.html
US President Donald Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISISâs second-in-command globally, has been killed in a joint operation involving US and Nigerian forces. Nigeriaâs President Bola Tinubu confirmed the operation, saying it dealt a significant blow to Islamic State networks operating in West Africa.