FRESH AIRSTRIKES ON ISIS TERRIRISTS CAMP IN BORNO KILL 20 WITH NO CIVILIAN CASUALTY RECORDED

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigerian forces have carried out additional airstrikes against ‌Islamic State in northeastern Nigeria.

The attack followed the killing of of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, who was eliminated alongside some of his men, on Friday, reports Daily Trust.

In a statement, AFRICOM said No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the strikes.

Commenting on the operation, the Defence Headquarters said more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters were killed.

According to the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the operation targeted terrorist hideouts in Metele area of northern Borno, a known flashpoint for insurgent attacks.

In a statement, he said the strikes were based on credible intelligence indicating the movement and convergence of terrorist elements in the area.