By Obasola Olatunde
The Nigerian Presidency has revealed that Nigeria has recorded an 81 per cent drop in terror-related deaths since 2015, attributing the decline to intensified counter insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, the Presidency said over 13,000 terrorists were neutralised in the past year, while more than 124,000 fighters and their dependents surrendered to authorities.
It added that about 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their homes, as reconstruction and rehabilitation continue under the Federal Government’s Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict.
“Since 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through enhanced inter agency cooperation, has vigorously pursued, arrested, eliminated, or successfully convicted terrorists and insurgents especially those behind some of the most heinous attacks on Nigerian soil,” the statement read.
According to the update, over 124 terrorists and insurgents have been convicted since 2024, while several others including members of the Ansaru leadership and suspects linked to the 2022 Owo Church bombing and the Yelwata (Benue) reprisal attacks are currently facing trial.
The Presidency said the improved results were driven by the government’s joint security task forces, enhanced border patrols, victim compensation initiatives, and intelligence-sharing partnerships with regional and international allies.
It reaffirmed that ongoing operations aim to consolidate security gains, restore civil authority in affected regions, and ensure lasting peace across Nigeria.