AFRICOM Releases Footage of Raid That Killed ISIS Deputy in Nigeria

The US Africa Command has shared video of the May 16 operation that eliminated Islamic State’s global operations director, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in northeastern Nigeria. The strike was carried out under the direction of the US President and Secretary of Defense, with close coordination from Nigerian forces. Initial assessments report that multiple senior ISIS members were killed during the mission. No US service members were harmed. Military leaders say the operation highlights the strength of the US-Nigeria counterterrorism partnership in the Lake Chad Basin region. Al-Minuki was believed to oversee ISIS media, finances, and weapons development, making his removal a significant setback to the group’s global network.

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