Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinabu has confirmed the terrorist's death.

Trump announced the strike in a Truth Social post late Friday:

Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing. He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans. With his removal, ISIS's global operation is greatly diminished. Thank you to the Government of Nigeria for your partnership on this operation. GOD BLESS AMERICA! President DONALD J. TRUMP.

In a statement posted on X, Tinubu confirmed the "heavy blow against the Islamic State" and expressed his "sincere gratitude to President Trump" for the success of the joint operation.

He said several of al-Minuki's lieutenants were also taken out in the raid.

The Nigerian Army also posted on X, saying the operation in Metele in Borno State commenced just after midnight Saturday African time and concluded four hours later.

According to the statement:

The operation involved several air platforms in a synchronised air-land configuration that left the terrorists with no avenue of escape. The operation was executed following authorisation from the Military High Command, underscoring the highest levels of institutional coordination and strategic decision-making that underpinned the success of this mission.