Joint US-Nigerian operation destroys more than 20 ISIS militants in Borno

Ataques coordinated aerial attacks between Estados Unidos and Nigéria forces eliminated more than 20 Estado Islâmico fighters in the Metele region, Borno state, reported Quartel-General of Defesa (DHQ) this Monday. The operation took place on Sunday after the movement and concentration of terrorist elements in the conflict zone were detected. Samaila Uba, director of defense information, confirmed that the actions are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the extremist group’s networks.

The attacks are part of a sequence of operations that began with the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, Estado Islâmico’s second-in-command. US President Donald Trump announced the leader’s elimination on Saturday, describing the action as the result of a “complex mission” involving Nigerian and American troops. This week’s operations consolidate recent military gains against the terrorist organization.

Coordenação and operations strategy

Comando from Estados Unidos to África (US-Africom) confirmed that the attacks were carried out in full coordination with the Nigerian government on Sunday. Militantes of Estado Islâmico were the targets identified by intelligence from both nations before the kinetic attacks began. US-Africom reported that full assessments of the outcome of the operations are still ongoing, with no injuries reported among the US or Nigerian forces involved.

Official Declarações

Quartel-General of Defesa highlighted that operations continue to be a priority for the country. As Forças Armadas of Nigéria reaffirmed their commitment to the aggressive defense of the nation’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The official statement contains direct warnings to terrorist groups:

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• Todos terrorists who threaten citizens, communities and national stability will be located and defeated
• Nenhum terrorist will have safe haven anywhere in Nigerian territory
• Operations aim to remove terrorist elements from the battlefield
• The aim is to deny a safe space for any extremist organization

Contexto of anti-terrorism operations

The death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki marks a significant blow to the Estado Islâmico hierarchy in the region. Trump shared details about the operation in social media posts in the early hours of Saturday, highlighting the importance of joint action. This Sunday’s attacks follow the elimination of the commander and represent a continuation of the group’s degradation strategy.

US-Africom stressed that the elimination of these militants reduces Estado Islâmico’s ability to plan attacks that threaten the security of Estados Unidos and its international partners. The Borno region, in northeastern Nigeria, remains a critical zone for operations against terrorist groups operating in Sahel.

Operações in progress

Nigerian authorities confirm that actions will continue as necessary. Samaila Uba emphasized that ongoing operations follow established territorial defense protocols. As Forças Armadas of Nigéria maintains heightened surveillance in regions where Estado Islâmico’s presence has been documented. Recursos military personnel, including Força Aérea Nigeriana combat aircraft, continue to be deployed in coordination with U.S. military advisors present in theater.