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Nigeria and US Military Operation Eliminates 175 ISIS Fighters, Including Senior Commanders

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A joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States has resulted in the elimination of 175 ISIS fighters, including senior commanders Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and Abd-al Wahab. The operation, conducted in collaboration with AFRICOM, targeted ISWAP's infrastructure, including checkpoints, arms depots, and financial networks. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu thanked US President Donald Trump for his support in the campaign against terrorism.

  • The operation destroyed key infrastructure of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), affiliated with ISIL, through air and ground assaults.
  • Senior ISWAP members Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, also known as 'Abu-Mainok', Abd-al Wahab, Abu Musa al-Mangawi, and Abu al-Muthanna al-Muhajir were killed.
  • Al-Minuki was identified as the second-highest commander globally for ISIS and was leading the group's activities, financial networks, propaganda, and attack plans in the Sahel and West Africa.
  • The Nigerian army stated that these operations have significantly impacted the ongoing terrorist insurgency.
  • President Tinubu expressed expectations for more decisive actions against terrorist strongholds across Nigeria.

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