The Presidency says Nigeria has recorded an 81 per cent reduction in terror-related deaths since 2015, attributing the decline to improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between security agencies and affected communities.

In a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, the Presidency said more than 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 fighters and their dependents have surrendered to authorities.

It added that more than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned home, with reconstruction efforts ongoing in previously affected communities 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 responsible for some of the most heinous attacks on Nigerian territory,” the statement read.

According to the Presidency, over 124 terrorists and insurgents have been convicted since 2024, while 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.

“As of 2025, Nigeria has witnessed an 81% decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015, a pointer to enhanced counter-insurgency operations and better collaboration between our National security architecture and with affected communities. Over 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year, and over 124,000 fighters and dependents have surrendered to authorities,” the statement added.

The statement further highlighted ongoing joint security task forces, enhanced border patrols, victim compensation initiatives, and intelligence partnerships with regional and international allies as part of the government’s broader strategy to protect lives and strengthen national security. (Sunday Tribune)