Overview
- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation in Nigeria.
- Trump identified al-Minuki as ISIS’s global number two and said the mission removed a leading planner from the battlefield.
- He said the raid was carried out on his order, called it meticulously planned, and thanked the Nigerian government for its role.
- News outlets reported the statement without independent confirmation and did not provide details on the location, method, or casualty reporting.
- Al-Minuki was placed on the U.S. terrorist list in 2023 and was active across the Sahel, as the U.S. expanded support to Nigeria with drones, trainers, and a December operation against ISIS targets.