President Bola Tinubu has been speaking on the killing of ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint mission by military troops from Nigerian and United States.
He stated that he was looking forward “to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation”.
Recall that American President Donald Trump had earlier announced the operation, while acknowledging the partnership of the Nigerian government
Speaking later via a statement, President Tinubu described the operation as a “significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism”.
The leader of the most populous black nation on the earth said “several lieutenants” of the ISIS second-in-command were killed in the mission.
He added that the “daring” joint operation has dealt a “heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic State”.
The statement was signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, with
Tinubu saying he expects more “decisive strikes”.
“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.”
President Tinubu paid special commendation to the military personnel involved on both sides for their “professionalism and courage”.
“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,” Tinubu said.
