Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the killing of a key Islamic State leader in a joint operation with Nigerian forces. The operation targeted Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, who was involved in organizing attacks against the U.S. and its interests. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the mission, stating that al-Mainuki was killed along with several lieutenants in the Lake Chad Basin.
- ▪U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted a mission that resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Mainuki.
- ▪Al-Mainuki was considered the second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
- ▪The operation took place in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin and was confirmed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian missionPresident Donald Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission Friday night to kill a leader of the Islamic State groupByMICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 1:08 AM1:10WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details.
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