President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the killing of ISIS senior leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk.
His confirmation in a statement he signed today came just as President Donald Trump of the United states attributed the feat to cooperation between the two countries.
Tinubus full statement below:
Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk
Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
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Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.
Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin
Nigeria appreciates this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.
I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Aso Villa,
Abuja
May 16, 2026
