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Trump Announces Death of ISIS Deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria Op

US President Donald Trump has announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally, in a joint US-Nigeria operation. Trump stated the mission was conducted under his direction and involved coordinated efforts by American and Nigerian forces. Al-Minuki, also known as Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali al-Mainuki, was a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). He was sanctioned by the US Department of State in 2023 under Executive Order 13224 for terrorism financing and activities.

Key Points: Trump: ISIS No. 2 Killed in US-Nigeria Raid

  • US President Trump announces death of ISIS deputy commander
  • Joint operation with Nigerian forces in Africa
  • Al-Minuki was a global ISIS leader and ISWAP commander
  • He was sanctioned by the US in 2023 for terrorism
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Trump announces elimination of ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria Op

President Trump announces the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS second-in-command, in a joint US-Nigeria operation in Africa.

"He will no longer terrorise the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. - Donald Trump"

Washington, May 16

US President Donald Trump has announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, has been killed in a joint operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces.

In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the mission was conducted under his direction and involved coordinated efforts by US and Nigerian security forces.

"Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump stated.

"Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing. He will no longer terrorise the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS's global operation is greatly diminished," he further said.

The US President also thanked the Nigerian government for its cooperation and support during the operation.

According to available reports, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, also identified as Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali al-Mainuki, was considered one of the top-ranking figures within the ISIS leadership structure and allegedly functioned as the organisation's global deputy commander.

Owing to his senior role within the terror outfit, he was sanctioned by the US Department of State in 2023 under Executive Order 13224, which targets individuals and organisations linked to terrorism financing and activities.

A report by the Counter Extremism Project stated that Al-Mainuki primarily operated across the Sahel region in Africa, an area spread across nearly 12 countries.

The report further noted that he served as a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and oversaw operations connected to the Lake Chad division under ISIS's General Directorate of Provinces (GDP).

- IANS

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Ananya R
While I'm glad a dangerous terrorist is no longer a threat, I can't help but think about the long-term consequences. These operations sometimes create power vacuums that lead to even more violence. Also, we need to address the root causes—poverty and instability in regions like the Sahel.
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Vikram M
Finally, some good news on the terror front! 🇮🇳 America and Nigeria working together shows that no terrorist can hide anywhere. But why is the world always reacting after attacks happen? We need more preventive intelligence sharing—India has been saying this for years at UN forums.
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James A
Impressive coordination by the US and Nigeria. Trump's strategy of targeting leadership seems effective. But I wonder how much this actually disrupts ISIS—these groups are like hydras. Still, a win is a win.
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Tanya I
As someone who follows counter-terrorism closely, this is significant. Al-Minuki was a key operational planner. Let's hope this leads to more actionable intelligence. But we must remain vigilant—ISIS cells are still active across Asia too.
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Rajesh Q
Great job by the forces involved! But how many more such leaders will we have to eliminate? The real challenge is drying up the recruitment pipeline. Education and economic opportunities are the real weapons against radicalisation. India's approach of community engagement is worth studying.
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