Presidency admits military’s error in 2024 claim of ISIS Commander’s death

Dailytrust | 17-05-2026 06:17am |

The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed that the military's assertion regarding the death of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki was incorrect. This admission follows a statement made by US President Donald Trump, who had previously announced the killing of Al-Manuki, labeling him as the "most active terrorist in the world." President Bola Tinubu had also supported the claim of the commander's death. The acknowledgment of this error underscores the complexities involved in military communications and intelligence assessments.

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