ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS, has been killed in a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces. This operation took place in northeastern Nigeria, as confirmed by both U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The death of al-Minuki marks a significant blow to the ISIS leadership structure.
- ▪Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second in command of ISIS globally.
- ▪He was killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces.
- ▪The operation took place in the northeast of Nigeria.
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- ▪ Trump Says ISIS Second-in-Command Was Killed in Africa — TODAY.com
- ▪ Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki eliminated — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed — Al Jazeera English
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ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forcesReutersPublished 5 seconds agoAbu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, according to U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularIsrael says Hamas military chief killed in air strike on GazaVideo1:40Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio growing and healthy before his public debutVideo0:38Drake lights up Toronto's CN Tower, celebrates the release of 'Iceman'Video0:29Trump touts trade deals, warns on Iran after talks with China's…
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