ISIS Second-in-Command Killed in NigeriaTrump Announces Successful US-Nigerian Joint Operation

WASHINGTON / ABUJA — US President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, a senior high-ranking commander of the Islamic State (ISIS), has been killed in a joint operation conducted by American and Nigerian forces.
Trump hailed the strike as a major victory in the ongoing global war against terrorism. Al-Minuki was considered one of the most significant figures in ISIS’s upper command structure and was believed to play a central role in coordinating the group’s expanding operations across the African continent.
The killing comes amid growing concern over the rapid spread of ISIS-affiliated militant groups across West and Central Africa, where jihadist violence has escalated sharply in recent years.
Security analysts say the elimination of al-Minuki could significantly disrupt the group’s command and control network in the region, though they caution that ISIS has historically shown resilience in replacing fallen leaders.
The operation underscores the deepening security partnership between Washington and Abuja and signals continued US commitment to counter-terrorism efforts beyond traditional conflict zones in the Middle East.