US and Nigerian forces reportedly kill ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
May 16, 2026 • Google News World
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 between US and Nigerian forces.
According to Trump, al-Minuki was targeted by the US military and Nigerian troops during a mission in Africa. The exact location of the operation is not specified.
The news comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
Al-Minuki’s death has been confirmed by multiple sources, including CNN, NPR, NBC News, and Al Jazeera.
No further details are available at this time.
The US military and Nigerian forces have declined to comment on the operation or provide additional information.
Source: Google News World