President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria and United States of America have killed a wanted ISIS senior leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, along with several of his lieutenants in the Lake Chad Basin.
The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, appreciates the partnership with the United States in advancing a shared security objectives.
Tinubu said: “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.”
