The U.S. Africa Command released footage of a coordinated military operation that killed senior Islamic State leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and other top ISIS figures.
In a statement issued Saturday, May 16, 2026, AFRICOM said the strike was carried out under the direction of the U.S. President and the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Nigerian government.
U.S. and Nigerian officials confirmed al-Minuki’s death, identifying him as ISIS’s second-in-command globally.
Al-Minuki, born in Borno State, Nigeria, rose through extremist ranks to become a key link between ISIS central leadership and its affiliates in Africa.
Al-Minuki coordinated operations across West Africa and the Sahel and wielded significant influence within the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, due to his strategic role and hardline position.
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