US military confirms killing of Islamic State leader in Nigeria operation

US and Nigerian Forces Kill Senior ISIS Commander, Trump Says

A senior commander of the Islamic State (ISIS) group has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces, according to President Donald Trump. The commander’s name was not released.

The operation took place in Nigeria, where the US and Nigerian military have been working together to combat ISIS activity in the region. The exact circumstances surrounding the commander’s death are not clear.

President Trump announced the news on Twitter, stating that the operation was successful and that the commander had been killed. He did not provide further details about the operation or the identity of the commander.

The US and Nigerian governments have confirmed the report, but no additional information has been released. The ISIS group has been a target of international efforts to combat terrorism in recent years.

The operation marks a significant development in the fight against ISIS, which has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks around the world.

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