Tinubu applauds US President Trump, Nigerian Army, over killing of ISIS deputy leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki
President Bola Tinubu has commended the United States President, Donald Trump and the Nigerian military for the latest US, Nigeria joint military operations that led to the killing of ISIS deputy leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki.
President Bola Tinubu has commended the United States President, Donald Trump and the Nigerian military for the latest US, Nigeria joint military operations that led to the killing of ISIS deputy leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki.
Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, considered one of the most wanted leader of the deadly ISIS group was killed along with several of his lieutenants, during a strike on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin, on Friday night.
Tinubu, in a message he personally signed on Saturday morning, stated that “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”
Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s appreciation for the 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”
He also commended the Military personnel involved on both sides for their professionalism and courage, even as he expressed the need for more of such successes in future
” I look forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation”
