Trump says ISIS second-in-command killed in Nigeria strike

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Trump said an operation in Nigeria killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s global second-in-command.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s global second-in-command.

WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET

WHERE: Lake Chad basin, Nigeria

WHY: Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

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