President Donald Trump announced today that U.S. forces, in cooperation with Nigerian forces, killed a senior leader of the Islamic State. The operation reportedly took place in Nigeria.
The individual killed was identified by President Trump as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who served as the second-in-command for the Islamic State. This action marks a significant blow to the terrorist organization's leadership.
Details surrounding the operation remain limited at this time. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
