Nigeria, May 16 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism after Nigerian and United States forces carried out a high-impact joint military operation that reportedly eliminated a top Islamic State commander in the Lake Chad Basin.

In a statement made available to The News Chronicle President Tinubu described the overnight mission as a significant example of effective collaboration between both nations in tackling terrorism and strengthening regional security.

The President disclosed that the Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with their American counterparts, executed a daring strike that dealt a devastating blow to the Islamic State hierarchy.

According to early operational asses...