AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCounterterrorism Shock: The US and Nigeria say they killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s “second-in-command,” in a coordinated Lake Chad Basin operation, with Trump calling it “flawlessly executed” and Tinubu confirming the “elimination” of the senior leader and several lieutenants. Sahel Security Pressure: The strike lands as ISIS/ISWAP pressure stays high across the region, and analysts warn retaliation and continued attacks are still possible. Borno School Kidnapping: Hours around the same period, suspected jihadists abducted 42 schoolchildren in Borno’s Askira-Uba area, reigniting fears of another wave of mass kidnappings. Diplomacy & Influence: In Nairobi, the France–Africa summit is drawing fresh backlash, with critics saying Paris is trying to rebrand its influence as it faces resistance from Sahel states. Politics at Home: In Niger State, APC primaries and 2027 race politics continue alongside special prayer sessions for Tinubu, Gov Bago, and Senator Sani Musa.
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