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strike2026-05-16 00:30 UTC
US-Nigerian operation in Metele, Nigeria killed ISIS deputy; follow-on strikes reported
The article describes a joint U.S.-Nigerian raid and subsequent airstrikes on an ISIS enclave in Metele, Borno State, Nigeria, killing ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and other militants. AFRICOM said the target had been involved in developing and manufacturing weapons, explosives, and drones, and additional strikes in the area reportedly killed at least 20 militants.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-16 00:30
Reported
2026-05-18
Location
Metele, Borno State, Nigeria
Coordinates
13.3580, 13.4262
Killed
20
Confidence
72 / 100
Damage assessment
ISIS fortified enclave in Metele was assaulted; after a three-hour clash, airstrikes hit the site. At least 20 militants were reported killed in ensuing strikes; no U.S. or Nigerian injuries reported.