US and Nigerian forces kill alleged ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki

US President Donald Trump has announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State group, was killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces.

According to Trump, al-Minuki was targeted in a military operation in Africa. The details of the operation are not specified.

The news comes as part of efforts to combat terrorism and extremism. The US has been actively involved in counter-terrorism operations against terrorist groups such as ISIS.

Nigerian forces have also been participating in these operations, with cooperation between the two countries aimed at addressing security concerns in the region.

The Islamic State group has been a major target for international efforts to combat terrorism. The group’s leadership and senior commanders are considered key targets in these operations.

No further information is available on the operation or its aftermath.

Source: Google News World