US military confirms killing of top Islamic State leader in Nigeria operation

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Nigerian forces have successfully killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State group.

According to Trump, al-Minuki was killed in a joint operation between US and Nigerian forces. The details of the operation are not specified by Trump.

Al-Minuki is described as a senior ISIS commander.

The news comes after reports emerged that the US had launched a targeted operation against an ISIS leader in Nigeria.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission.

Multiple news sources have reported on the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, including CBS News, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal.

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