BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with the deaths of U.S. forces in Niger was killed in an operation by Malian state forces, the country’s army said.
Abu Huzeifa, known by the alias Higgo, was a commander in the group known as the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. The State Department had announced a reward of up to $5 million for information about him.
Huzeifa is believed to have helped carry out an attack in 2017 on U.S. and Nigerien forces in Tongo Tongo, Niger, which resulting in the deaths of four Americans and four Nigerien soldiers. Following the attack, the U.S. military scaled back operations with local partners in the Sahel.
“The identification and clues gathered confirm the death of Abu Huzeifa dit Higgo, a foreign terrorist of great renown,” the Malian army said in a statement late Monday.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Prestigious £49,800Hawaii native Savannah Gankiewicz crowned Miss USA after the previous winner resignedThe LatestAfter slow start to IndyCar season, Arrow McLaren tries to get back on track at Indianapolis 500Evil parents who hated their threeIndiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican10 indicted on charges of theft from Tuskegee UniversityPaige Spiranac backs Rory McIlroy to WIN PGA Championship10 indicted on charges of theft from Tuskegee UniversityHush money trial: Trump asks New York court to intervene in fight over gag order
3.1598s , 6500.640625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces ,Global Gleam news portal