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A significant portion of US troops sent to Nigeria earlier this year to assist in counter-terrorism efforts have been withdrawn. During the mission, which began in early 2023, a key Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minooki, was killed. The US has declared the operation a success. However, a Nigerian military spokesperson stated that the withdrawal of US troops will not impede Nigeria's military operations.