Tinubu hails Nigeria-US joint strike that killed IS leader Abu-Mainok

Thenationonlineng | 17-05-2026 08:57am |

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the enhanced security collaboration between Nigeria and the United States following a joint military operation that resulted in the death of a senior Islamic State (ISIS) commander, Abu-Mainok, along with several of his fighters in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement released from the Presidential Villa, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of international partnerships in combating terrorism and enhancing regional security. He expressed confidence that such cooperative efforts would continue to yield positive outcomes in the fight against extremist groups in Nigeria and its neighboring countries.

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