The Nigerian Presidency has issued a clarification regarding the previously reported death of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, a senior commander of ISIS, stating that the initial announcement made in 2024 was a result of mistaken identity. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that security officials have since established that Al-Minuki was not in the operational area where he was believed to have been killed. Following months of thorough intelligence gathering, including surveillance and phone interceptions, a joint US-Nigerian operation successfully confirmed his death. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the operation's success, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting in military operations to maintain public confidence and operational morale in ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
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