
By Angella Semu
WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-Following previous multiple reports of Islamic State leader’s death that turned out to be untrue, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi kills himself using suicide vest during the operation that was conducted by US Special Forces.
US leader, Donald Trump has described the death of the IS leader as “cowardice”. The IS leader together with his three children has died after being chased by US military dogs to the end of the tunnel that he was found hiding.
DNA test results have confirmed the remainsfound were that of of Islamic leader. Mr Trump also has confirmed that no US personnel were killed during the operation and the number of Islamic State militants is still unclear.
UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab was quoted as having said by sky news that “the death of Baghdadi is significant milestone but not the end of Daesh threat and UK will continue to work with international partners to bring this to an end”.
Mr Trump also revealed that Kurdish intelligence helped them during the operation which used eight helicopters as well as ships and planes.
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