Trump Says ISIS No. 2 Killed in US–Nigeria Raid

African coverage focuses on Nigeria’s role and questions over whether Abu‑Bilal al‑Minuki was actually alive before the raid. Nigerian commentators highlight that he had previously been reported dead, raising concerns about the accuracy of official claims by Tinubu and Trump. Some voices also question how the joint operation was authorised and what it means for Nigeria’s control over its own counterterrorism efforts.

• •Nigerian newspapers report that Abu‑Bilal al‑Minuki had been declared dead in earlier operations.
• •Femi Falana accuses President Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump of making a questionable claim about al‑Minuki’s killing.
• •Local outlets say the Nigerian military confirmed a joint operation with US forces on Nigerian soil.
• •African media question whether the joint raid respected Nigeria’s legal procedures for foreign military involvement.
• •Commentators in Nigeria debate whether the reported killing will meaningfully reduce ISIS attacks in the region.