DHQ Confirms Neutralisation of ISWAP Leader Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in Joint US Operation

The Defence Headquarters clarifies the recent neutralisation of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki during a joint operation with US Africa Command on 16 May 2026. Some earlier reports cited a 2024 operation and caused confusion over identities. Militants often reuse aliases to obscure their true identities. Intelligence sources confirm that the individual targeted on 16 May was a senior Islamic State operative with links to funding and coordination across the Sahel. The Armed Forces, alongside international partners, remain committed to dismantling terrorist networks and urge reliance on verified official updates.

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