The United States has said that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s second-in-command globally, has been killed in a joint military operation in Africa involving US and Nigerian forces.
Donald Trump announced the development, calling the mission “highly complex” and based on detailed intelligence tracking. He said al-Minuki was a key operational figure within ISIS and had been coordinating militant activity across regions.
According to Trump’s statement, the operation was carried out after months of intelligence work that helped locate the ISIS leader. He credited cooperation between US forces and Nigerian security agencies for the success of the raid.
Trump said the killing of al-Minuki represents a significant blow to ISIS leadership and its ability to operate globally. He described the target as one of the group’s most active and influential commanders.
The operation reportedly took place somewhere in Africa, though officials have not released the exact location or details of the strike. The region has seen continued activity from ISIS-linked groups in recent years despite ongoing security operations.
While US officials have confirmed the outcome of the mission, there has been no immediate independent verification of al-Minuki’s death from ISIS or external monitoring groups.
