SouthernWorldwide.com – U.S. and Nigerian forces have once again conducted aerial strikes against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, a move that follows closely on the heels of an operation that successfully eliminated a high-ranking global ISIS leader.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that these additional kinetic strikes were carried out on Monday, in collaboration with the Nigerian government. While a full assessment of the operation’s impact is still underway, AFRICOM has stated that no U.S. or Nigerian personnel sustained any injuries during the engagement.
AFRICOM emphasized the significance of these actions, noting that “The removal of these terrorists diminishes the group’s capacity to plan attacks that threaten the safety and security of the U.S. and our partners.” This statement underscores the strategic importance of targeting key figures within terrorist organizations to disrupt their operational capabilities.
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These recent strikes come just days after President Donald Trump announced the successful elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second-in-command for ISIS on a global scale. The operation that led to his death was a joint effort involving U.S. and Nigerian forces.
President Trump shared this information via Truth Social, stating, “Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing.” He further added, “He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth corroborated the announcement on Saturday, confirming that U.S. forces, working in conjunction with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, were responsible for the deaths of al-Minuki and several other ISIS leaders. Hegseth highlighted the prolonged efforts involved in tracking the target, noting, “So, for months, we hunted this top ISIS leader in Nigeria who was killing Christians, and we killed him — and his entire posse.”
The timing of these operations also coincides with broader counter-terrorism efforts. Earlier in February, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported carrying out multiple strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria. This action was part of a coordinated military initiative aimed at maintaining continuous pressure on the remaining elements of the terrorist network.
