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Trump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria

DW English · May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5Dp ZTAdvertisement US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in Nigeria during a joint mission involving US and Nigerian forces.
  • Trump said al-Minuki was the second in command of the "Islamic State" (IS) globally.

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US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Dp ZTAdvertisement US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in Nigeria during a joint mission involving US and Nigerian forces.

Trump said al-Minuki was the second in command of the "Islamic State" (IS) globally.

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