ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in the operation in Nigeria on May 15, 2026. U.S. Africa Command/X
U.S. forces carried out additional airstrikes against the ISIS terrorist group in northeastern Nigeria on May 17 in coordination with the Nigerian government, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated on May 18.
“Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed,” AFRICOM said in a statement.
