Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the killing of a key Islamic State leader in a joint operation with Nigerian forces. The operation targeted Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, who was involved in organizing attacks against the U.S. and its interests. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the mission, stating that al-Mainuki was killed along with several lieutenants in the Lake Chad Basin.
- ▪U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted a mission that resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Mainuki.
- ▪Al-Mainuki was considered the second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
- ▪The operation took place in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin and was confirmed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 5 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in joint US-Nigerian mission — Korea Times
- ▪ US, Nigerian forces kill ‘most active terrorist in the world’ who targeted Christians — LifeSiteNews
- ▪ Trump Announces Overnight Operation Killing Top ISIS Leader — Dailycaller
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US and Nigeria kill ISIS leader who terrorized Christians in Africa, Trump says — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump says joint US-Nigeria raid killed top ISIS commander — The Hill
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Senior ISIS commander killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, Trump says — Washington Post — World
- ▪ IS leader killed in joint US-Nigerian mission, Trump says — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission — NPR — News
- ▪ Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Islamic State leader — Japan Times
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian missionPresident Donald Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission Friday night to kill a leader of the Islamic State groupByMICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressMay 16, 2026, 1:08 AM1:10WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details.
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