Event Brief
Trump says Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking Islamic State member, was killed in a US-Nigerian joint mission.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint US and Nigerian mission.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: Trump said the killing occurred in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.
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