US Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has shared footage of strikes in northeast Nigeria that targeted a large group of Islamic State fighters. The operation killed several high-value targets, including senior leader Abu Bilal al-Mainuki.
Brant Philip, a security expert, shared this information in a post on 𝕏.
Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria worldwide, was killed by American forces working with the Nigerian military.
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The US Africa Command released footage from the strikes that targeted a “large presence of Islamic State fighters” in northeast Nigeria, killing several high value targets including senior leader Abu Bilal al-Mainuki. https://t.co/cFTjswYSvk pic.twitter.com/DhTDK8gJkI
— Brant (@BrantPhilip_) May 16, 2026
Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social account on Saturday that the operation was based on extensive intelligence gathering and careful coordination.
He said al-Minuki was one of the most active ISIS leaders and played a major role in planning attacks and supporting terrorist operations against Americans and African communities.
The US President said this operation would greatly weaken ISIS activities worldwide and reduce the group’s influence in Africa.
Trump also praised the Nigerian government and military for their cooperation during the operation.
