US-Nigeria Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Fighters

On Tuesday, Nigeria's military reported that a collaborative effort between the United States and Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 175 Islamic State militants in recent days. Among those killed was Abd-al Wahhab, a high-ranking figure who oversaw financial operations, attack strategies, and logistics. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) verified the operation, assuring that there were no casualties among US or Nigerian forces. Since sending troops to Nigeria in February for advisory and training purposes, this operation indicates a shift towards a more direct role. Military spokesperson Samaila Uba noted that the strikes dismantled weapons, checkpoints, and financial networks of insurgents in northeastern Nigeria, where groups like Boko Haram and its ISIS offshoot, along with various criminal organizations, are active. The United Nations reports that the ongoing crisis has claimed thousands of lives.