Trump Announces Major ISIS Victory — Second-In-Command Eliminated
Liberty Check
- President Trump confirms joint U.S.-Nigerian operation eliminated ISIS’s second-in-command
- Decisive strike demonstrates America’s continued commitment to defeating radical Islamic terrorism worldwide
- Successful mission showcases strength of international partnerships under Trump’s leadership
President Donald Trump announced a major victory in the fight against radical Islamic terrorism. U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a joint military operation that successfully eliminated a global leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
The President identified the target as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command. The operation marks a significant blow to the terrorist organization’s leadership structure and operational capabilities.
“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS…” -… pic.twitter.com/KF8MYet9CB
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 16, 2026
Last night U.S. forces, in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and other ISIS leaders.
Back in November 2025, President Trump declared to the world that we will help protect Christians in Nigeria and instructed the Department of War to…
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) May 16, 2026
Last night's operation targeted a significant presence of ISIS fighters in Northeastern Nigeria eliminating multiple high value individuals including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. pic.twitter.com/lNj4AMSITH
— U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (@USAfricaCommand) May 16, 2026
The joint strike demonstrates the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to hunting down terrorists wherever they hide. By partnering with Nigerian forces, American military power continues to dismantle ISIS networks across multiple continents.
This successful mission reinforces the importance of strong international alliances in combating the global threat of Islamic extremism. Under President Trump’s leadership, U.S. forces remain dedicated to protecting American citizens and allies from terrorist violence.
The elimination of such a high-ranking ISIS leader sends a clear message to enemies of freedom worldwide. America will not rest until terrorist organizations are completely destroyed and their ideology defeated.
Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.
