Senior ISIS Leader Eliminated in Joint US — Nigeria Operation BODY: Lagos, Nigeria – In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Nigerian and U. S. Forces have successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior leader of the Islamic State (IS), in a joint operation conducted in the Lake Chad Basin.
President Donald Trump described al — Minuki as the “second in command of ISIS globally “and “the most active terrorist in the world. “
The operation, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, marks a significant blow to the terrorist organization’s operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Lake Chad Basin, a region shared by Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, has been a stronghold for Boko Haram and its rival faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap).
Al — Minuki’s death follows months of intelligence gathering and reconnaissance, resulting in a strike on his compound that, according to the Nigerian military, resulted in “zero casualties or loss of assets. “Al-Minuki was declared a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by Washington in 2023.
His elimination is seen as a demonstration of effective collaboration between U.
S. And Nigerian forces in the counter-terrorism fight.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu described the operation as a “daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow “to IS.
The operation’s success underscores the shifting focus of IS’s activities.
In recent years, around 90% of IS’s attacks have occurred in sub-Saharan Africa, with the Nigeria-based branch being particularly active. This joint operation is a testament to the growing cooperation between the U.
S.
And Nigeria in combating terrorism in the region.
The elimination of al — Minuki is likely to have a significant impact on the activities of IS in the region.
His leadership role within the organization suggests that his death could disrupt the group’s operations and potentially lead to a power vacuum within its ranks.
The operation also serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations in the region and the importance of continued international cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
As the region and the world continue to grapple with the threat of terrorism, the successful elimination of a senior IS leader is a positive development.
It underscores the effectiveness of joint efforts in the fight against terrorism and the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation in the face of evolving threats.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: france24 – Africa
Source: FRANCE24
