N igerian and U.S. forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS worldwide, in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin. The strike took place overnight in an area long known for extremist activity. Both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed the mission early Saturday, saying it was carefully planned and carried out without a hitch. Trump said al-Minuki had been hiding in a heavily fortified compound, believing he was safe in Africa. “He thought he could disappear here, but our people on the ground kept us informed,” “He won’t be planning attacks on Americans or spreading terror on this continent again. His removal is a major setback for ISIS.” Trump said. Tinubu said the raid also killed several of al-Minuki’s senior commanders. Early reports from the ground show the mission hit its targets with precision. He thanked U.S. forces for their professionalism and said the operation proves what can be achieved when both coun...