US and Nigeria Kill ISIS Second-in-Command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
US President Donald Trump announced that American and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally, in a mission he described as 'flawlessly executed.' The operation, directed by Trump, targeted al-Minuki in Africa. Trump stated on Truth Social that al-Minuki 'thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing.' Al-Minuki had been under US sanctions since 2023 for ties to ISIS. Trump claimed that with his removal, 'ISIS’ global operation is greatly diminished.' The announcement was accompanied by a photo of Nigerian soldiers near Maiduguri, Borno, dated November 7, 2025.
Key facts
- Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of ISIS globally.
- The operation was conducted by American and Nigerian forces.
- Trump called the mission 'flawlessly executed' and 'meticulously planned.'
- Al-Minuki was killed in Africa.
- He had been under US sanctions since 2023.
- Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.
- The photo of Nigerian soldiers was taken in Maiduguri, Borno on November 7, 2025.
- Trump said al-Minuki's removal greatly diminishes ISIS' global operation.
Entities
Institutions
- US Armed Forces
- Armed Forces of Nigeria
- ISIS
- Truth Social
Locations
- Africa
- Maiduguri
- Borno
- Nigeria