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Following the killing of a Senior leader of the Islamic State,Abu – Bilal Al- Manuki last night by US forces and Nigeria Military, both the US president, Donald Trump and his Nigerian counterpart,Bola Tinubu have in separate statements reacted to the incident.
For Bola Tinubu, the feat was a” significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism*
“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.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Aso Villa
Abuja
Trump, also stated that the operation was a partnership between the American forces and Nigeria Military but directed by him. Taking to social media he wrote “Tonight,at my direction,brave American forces and the Armed forces of Nigeria eliminated the “most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield ,Abu- Bilal al – Manuki , second in command of ISIS globally.He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa,or help plan operations to target Americans”
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