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trump says isis second command abu bilal al minuki killed may 2026

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The article reports a counter-terrorism operation with no direct commercial mechanism. No commodity, company, or supply chain is affected. The event is geopolitical/military with no economic or market impact identified.

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  • On May 15, 2026, U.S. President Trump announced the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS.
  • Al-Minuki was a Nigerian national designated a 'specially designated global terrorist' by the Biden administration in 2023.
  • The operation was a joint U.S. and Nigerian forces mission.
  • The U.S. has previously conducted strikes against ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria.
  • The U.S. has deployed drones and 200 troops to assist the Nigerian military.

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