Nigerian jihadists kill 3 troops in first raid since death of IS leader

Africanews | 06-06-2026 05:25am |

Nigerian jihadists have reportedly killed three troops in a recent attack, marking the first such incident following the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking Islamic State leader. Al-Minuki was eliminated in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in a remote village in northeastern Nigeria last month. He had been characterized as one of the most active terrorists globally. The recent raid underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigerian military forces in combating insurgent groups in the region.

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