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U.S. Pulls Combat Troops from Nigeria After 200-Militant Raid

7/4/2026

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U.S. forces withdrew most combat troops from Nigeria after a raid that killed about 200 militants and eliminated ISIS’s second-in-command.
About 100 U.S. service members stay to train and advise Nigerian forces.
General Dagvin Anderson said the operation disrupted ISIS networks globally and weakened its Lake Chad leadership.
Nigeria’s defense minister said the May 15-18 joint raid killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki after three hours of fighting.

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U.S. forces withdrew most combat troops from Nigeria after a raid that killed about 200 militants and eliminated ISIS’s second-in-command.
About 100 U.S. service members stay to train and advise Nigerian forces.
General Dagvin Anderson said the operation disrupted ISIS networks globally and weakened its Lake Chad leadership.
Nigeria’s defense minister said the May 15-18 joint raid killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki after three hours of fighting.