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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
May 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET

Trump says Islamic State leader was killed in joint mission

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Trump said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump announced that Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: Trump said the Islamic State leader was killed in the joint U.S.-Nigerian mission.
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