DHQ clears air on Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killing amid confusion over 2024 terrorist raid

Thenationonlineng | 18-05-2026 09:37pm |

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of terrorist commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, addressing public confusion that arose from references to a similar incident involving a militant with the same name in 2024. Major General Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, emphasized that the recent killing is distinct and should not be conflated with past operations. The DHQ aims to provide accurate information to the public regarding counter-terrorism efforts and to dispel any misconceptions related to the timeline of events.

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