Event Brief
Trump says Islamic State leader was killed in joint mission
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: 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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