Nigeria and U.S. forces kill over 20 Islamic State group militants in new offensive
Nigerian and U.S. forces have successfully killed over 20 Islamic State militants in a recent operation in Borno state. This operation follows the death of a senior militant leader, marking a significant development in military cooperation between the two nations. The U.S. military confirmed that no personnel were harmed during the strikes, which aimed to disrupt terrorist networks in the region.
- ▪The operation took place in Metele, Borno state, Nigeria.
- ▪It resulted in the death of more than 20 Islamic State militants.
- ▪This marks the first successful targeting of a senior militant leader by Nigeria's security forces in over a decade.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ U.S., Nigeria Carry Out Fresh Strikes on Islamic State Group — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ US strikes kill ‘more than 20’ Isis militants in Nigeria — Financial Times — World
- ▪ US, Nigeria carry out fresh strikes on Islamic State group — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Nigeria, U.S. carry out new strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria: AFRICOM — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Breaking: US conducts additional strikes against IS militants in Nigeria — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ US Africa Command conducts additional strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria — Straits Times — World
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNigeria and U.S. forces kill over 20 Islamic State group militants in new offensiveThe Nigerian military says a new operation with U.S. forces has killed over 20 Islamic State militants in Borno stateByOPE ADETAYO Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 7:31 AM1:10LAGOS, Nigeria -- The Nigerian military said Monday that a new operation with U.S.
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