As a sought-after senior leader of ISIS, many of his lieutenants were killed by Tinubu

*Counter-terrorism operation against senior ISIS leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuk

Overnight, Nigeria and the United States witnessed a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.

Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the United States Armed Forces, conducted a bold joint operation that dealt a major blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.

Initial assessments confirm the elimination of wanted ISIS leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during an attack on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin

Nigeria values ​​this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.

I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Aso Villa,
Abuja
May 16, 2026