Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed
US President Donald Trump announced the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIL, during a joint operation with Nigerian forces. The operation was described as complex and meticulously planned, resulting in the elimination of a key terrorist figure. Trump emphasized the importance of intelligence in locating al-Minuki, who had been under US sanctions since 2023.
- ▪Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces.
- ▪Trump praised the bravery and execution of the mission to eliminate a top terrorist.
- ▪Al-Minuki had been designated as a global terrorist by the US State Department in 2023.
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News|Donald TrumpTrump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killedUS and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a ‘global terrorist’ in 2023.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump speaks to the media on board Air Force One [Evan Vucci/Reuters]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, alleged to be the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS) globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by United States and Nigerian forces, President Donald Trump said.“Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to…
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