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DHQ: Nigerian, US Forces Kill 175 ISIS Militants in Major North-East Offensive

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The Defence Headquarters has announced that no fewer than 175 ISIS militants have been killed in ongoing joint counterterrorism operations involving Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command in the North-East.

The military said the coordinated offensive has significantly weakened the terrorist group’s operations across the region.

Joint Air and Ground Strikes Intensify

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed that the operations began a few days ago and involved coordinated air and ground assaults on ISIS strongholds.

According to him, the strikes destroyed multiple checkpoints, logistics hubs, weapons storage facilities, financial networks and operational equipment used by the terrorists.

He described the operation as a “devastating blow” to ISIS activities in the region.

Top ISIS Commanders Neutralised

The Defence Headquarters also confirmed the killing of several senior ISIS commanders during the operation.

Among those neutralised was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by the military as one of the group’s most important global operatives.

Uba said al-Minuki played a major role in terrorist financing, recruitment, logistics coordination and planning attacks against civilians.

His death, according to the military, has severely disrupted the operational structure and coordination of the extremist network.

Other Key Terror Figures Killed

The military further identified other senior figures killed in the offensive, including Abd-al Wahhab, said to be an ISWAP commander linked to attacks and propaganda operations.

Also killed were Abu Musa al-Mangawi and Abu al-Muthanna al-Muhajir, who was reportedly involved in ISIS media production activities.

Military Vows Continued Offensive

The Defence Headquarters said the latest success reflects the sustained efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces and international allies in dismantling terrorist networks operating within the country.

Uba assured Nigerians that operations would continue until all extremist threats are neutralised.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with international partners, will continue to hunt down and destroy terrorists wherever they operate,” he stated.

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