President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a 'meticulously planned and very complex mission.'
Mr. Trump described al-Minuki as the Islamic State's leader in Nigeria and the broader West African region. The operation was confirmed by Nigerian officials, who praised the cooperation between the two nations.
This strike is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Islamic State networks in Africa, where the group has been active in several countries. No civilian casualties were reported in the operation.
