Tinubu Reacts to Killing of ISIS Leader
Last update: May 16, 2026
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President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the elimination of the wanted ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, in a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian armed forces and the United States military.
He also commended the United States President, Donald Trump, for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort as well as the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage.
President Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, said he looked forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.
The statement read: “Overnight, Nigeria and the United States recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism.
Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State.
Early assessments confirm the elimination of the wanted IS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin
“Nigeria appreciates this partnership with the United States in advancing our shared security objectives. I extend my sincere gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and unwavering support in this effort.
“I commend the personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, and I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation.”
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Hook: President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of wanted ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki in a joint Nigeria-US military operation, praising Donald Trump and promising more attacks on terrorist hideouts nationwide.
Conversational Rewrite (Attributed to cbinews.tv):
According to cbinews.tv, President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the elimination of wanted ISIS senior leader Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint military operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces.
In a statement released on Saturday, Tinubu described the operation as a major success in the fight against terrorism, saying the strike dealt a “heavy blow” to the Islamic State network operating around the Lake Chad Basin.
The President said early reports showed that Al-Manuki and several of his top lieutenants were killed after troops targeted his compound in the region.
Tinubu praised the collaboration between both countries, describing it as a strong example of international cooperation against terrorism.
He also thanked US President Donald Trump for what he called his “leadership and unwavering support” during the operation.
The President further commended the Nigerian and American military personnel involved, applauding their courage and professionalism.
“I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation,” Tinubu stated.
The operation is seen as another major push by Nigerian authorities to weaken terrorist activities in the North-East and the wider Lake Chad region.
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