Tinubu Confirms Killing of ISIS Leader in Joint Operation

On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu announced the successful elimination of senior Islamic State leader Abu Bilal al Manuki, also known as Abu Mainok, during a joint operation conducted by Nigerian troops and U.S. armed forces in the Lake Chad Basin. This operation is described as a significant advancement in the collaborative fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

Tinubu praised the military personnel involved and expressed gratitude for the partnership with the United States, highlighting the importance of shared security objectives. U.S.

President Donald Trump also confirmed the operation, noting that al Manuki was considered the second-in-command of ISIS globally and had been evading capture in Africa. The operation underscores the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, aimed at weakening extremist networks in the Lake Chad Basin and the wider West African region.