Tinubu Confirms Nigeria-US Airstrike Killed ISIS Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki in Lake Chad

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed a joint operation by Nigerian and US forces that eliminated wanted ISIS leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki and several of his lieutenants in the Lake Chad Basin. According to early assessments, the strike on the militant’s compound took place overnight and dealt a significant blow to his network. Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the United States and President Trump for their leadership and support. He also praised the professionalism and courage of all military personnel involved. The Nigerian President vowed to pursue further decisive strikes against terrorist enclaves across the country.

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