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Trump says Islamic State leader killed in US-Nigerian mission
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces killed an Islamic State leader in Nigeria in a joint mission on Friday.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said a leader of the Islamic State group was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: The mission carried out by U.S. and Nigerian forces resulted in the killing.
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