The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has released footage showing the military operation in northeastern Nigeria that led to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
AFRICOM disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the operation was carried out under the directive of the President of the United States Donald Trump in collaboration with the Nigerian government..
Commenting on the development, Commander of AFRICOM, U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, said the mission highlighted the level of cooperation between both countries.
“As President Trump shared last night, AFRICOM, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, bravely and valiantly conducted a successful mission that resulted in the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, and multiple other ISIS leaders,” he said.
He added that the operation demonstrated the strength of the partnership between both countries, noting that it was made possible through months of coordination.
“This operation underscores the exceptional value of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership and was made possible through the cooperation and coordination of our forces in recent months.
“Make no mistake, our two nations will relentlessly pursue and neutralise terrorist threats and are committed to protecting our people and interests,” Anderson said.
Tribune Online reports that Trump announced early Saturday that U.S. forces, alongside the Nigerian Armed Forces, carried out the operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as the global second-in-command of ISIS.
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Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump said the mission was strategically planned and executed with intelligence support that monitored the activities of the terrorist leader in Africa.
The U.S. president said the operation was aimed at eliminating one of the world’s most wanted terrorist figures, accusing him of coordinating attacks and supporting operations targeting Americans and African communities.
Trump further stated that the death of al-Minuki would weaken ISIS operations globally and reduce the terrorist group’s influence across Africa.
He also praised the Nigerian government and the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their support and collaboration during the operation.
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