DHQ clarifies identity of neutralised terrorist commander Al-Minuki

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns over the identity of a terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, recently neutralised in a joint operation with the United States Africa Command.
This is contained in a statement issued by the director, defence information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Saturday in Abuja.
Uba stated that the clarification became necessary following media reports referencing a similar operation in 2024 involving a terrorist commander bearing the same name.
He explained that the use of identical names, aliases and nom de guerre is common among ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters, often as part of strategies to obscure identities.
According to him, the Abu-...