President Donald Trump has announced that the world's 'most active terrorist' has been killed by American and Nigerian forces. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), was 'eliminated' in Africa on Friday night.
Details of the Operation
'Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,' Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday night. He added that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was 'hiding' in Africa, and sources had informed US officials of his whereabouts.
Impact on ISIS
'He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans,' Trump wrote. 'With his removal, ISIS’s global operation is greatly diminished. Thank you to the Government of Nigeria for your partnership on this operation.'
This is a breaking news story. Further details are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
