AFRICOM said, “No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed. The targeted operations eliminated more than 200 terrorists, including Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.”
The president extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.
I assure you: you are neither abandoned nor forgotten. We will ultimately defeat all the forces of evil.
The airstrikes followed operations carried out on Monday.
Gumi has transformed himself into the itinerant interlocutor of armed gangs and violent extremists.
The cleric’s cryptic Facebook post followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that Abu-Bilal Al-Munuki had been killed.
The presidential spokesperson said security officials have now clarified that the earlier listing was a misattribution.
The U.S. authorities designated al-Minuki a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) on June 8, 2023.
Mr Kent said he could not “in good conscience” support the ongoing war.
“I’d love to make it a one-time strike,” Mr Trump said, “But if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike.”
