Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation
President Trump announced U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
TL;DR
- U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS's global second-in-command.
- President Trump directed the operation, highlighting its meticulous planning and execution.
- Al-Minuki was described as the most active terrorist globally and involved in planning operations targeting Americans.
- The removal of al-Minuki is expected to greatly diminish ISIS's global operation.
- The announcement comes after U.S. Central Command conducted multiple strikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
- U.S. forces previously conducted targeted operations in Syria, resulting in the killing or capture of over 50 ISIS terrorists.