More than 200 terrorists have been eliminated in coordinated operations between the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Nigerian military in northeastern Nigeria, both parties confirmed on Wednesday, June 10.
The joint strikes targeted Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, focusing on hideouts, logistics bases and operational infrastructure used by the extremist groups.
AFRICOM confirmed the operations in a statement on social media platform X, noting that the mission resulted in the death of more than 200 militants, including a senior Islamic State-linked figure identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. It added that no US or Nigerian personnel were injured.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said the operations significantly weakened terrorist networks in the region and demonstrated improved intelligence-led coordination between both forces, particularly in surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
The insurgency in northeastern Nigeria has persisted for over a decade, driven mainly by Boko Haram and ISWAP. The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states, making security cooperation a critical pillar in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.