"U.S. has killed Islamic State leader and officers in Nigeria" Topic

"President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a "meticulously planned and very complex mission."

Mr. Trump described al-Minuki as the Islamic State's second-in-command globally and "the most active terrorist in the world."

"He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans," Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. "With his removal, ISIS's global operation is greatly diminished."

The Nigerian president's office also confirmed the operation, and said that "early assessments confirm the elimination" of al-Minuki. "Several of his lieutenants" were also killed, the office said.

The operation took place at al-Minuki's compound on Lake Chad Basin, the Nigerian president's office said. Nigeria's defense department described it as a "meticulously planned and highly coordinated counterterrorism operation."
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Oh dear, how sad. Not.
Nice work.

Two for Saturday. 👍👍

"Israeli strike kills Hamas military chief tied to Oct. 7 attacks: report

Israeli strike kills Hamas military chief tied to Oct. 7 attacks: report
Palestinians mourn over the body of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas' Qassam Brigades, during his funeral in Gaza City, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, whom Israel described as one of the last surviving architects of the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks.

The Israeli military said al-Haddad was killed Friday in a strike in Gaza. Hamas later confirmed his death.

Israel said al-Haddad helped direct the planning and execution of the Oct. 7 attacks, when Hamas-led terrorists killed roughly 1,200 people in southern Israel and took more than 250 hostages.

Israeli officials said al-Haddad had recently taken over leadership of Hamas' military wing following the death of Mohammed Sinwar.

The military also accused al-Haddad of surrounding himself with Israeli hostages during the war to deter attacks against him.

Al-Haddad's family confirmed to The Associated Press that he was killed alongside six other people, including his wife and daughter.

Israel Defense Forces chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called the killing a "significant operational achievement" and said Israel would continue pursuing those responsible for the Oct. 7 massacre.

The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.

Posted by Jasmine Baehr"

Another one bites the dust … Good shooting … continue … Plenty of targets left.

Hey, man, nice shot! What a good shot, man!

US, Nigeria carry out fresh strikes on Islamic State group

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Armand

More details on the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. The U.S. and Nigerians lured him out of hiding with an email from a "Nigerian Prince".

"I am David Mapalay, a prince in Nigeria. I have just come into a large amount of money but want to offshore it to protect it from my political enemies…."

LOL !!! Looks like the cunning plan worked !! 🤩

But as I and others have said … the GWoT continues. It appears to me that this will become/is the norm. And will go on for a very, very long time.

A target rich environment, which replaces its losses, but never to the level at the rate of attrition …

Which mean they can run but they can't hide. And they will only die tired.

Paradise may have to expand … but I here there is a lot of room in Hell …

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

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