By Favour Ulebor
The Nigerian Military and the United States Africa Command have killed Abu Bilal Al Minuki, described as the second in command of ISIS, during a joint military operation in the Lake Chad area.
The development was disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out after what it described as meticulous planning and successful execution by the armed forces of both countries.
The Ministry said the operation took place a few hours earlier and targeted Abu Bilal Al Minuki, who was allegedly linked to several recent attacks on military formations in the North East.
The statement added that the successful operation reflected the growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism.
The Ministry also commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to national security and appreciated the support of the United States government in counter terrorism efforts.
It reads in parts, “A Joint Operation by the Nigerian Military and the United States Africa Command has killed Abu Bilal Al Minuki, the Second in Command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Area. The operation was carried out a few hours ago after meticulous planning and successful execution by the Armed Forces of the two Countries,” the statement read.
“Abu Bilal Al Minuki was responsible for some of the recent attacks on Military formations in the North East.”
“Special thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his commitment to keeping Nigeria safe and high commendations to the Government of the United States of America for their partnership and support in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.”
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