Nigeria’s Presidency says data from national security agencies shows a significant reduction in terror-linked fatalities in the last decade. According to a statement released on Sunday, November 9, the country has recorded an 81 percent decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015, a development the Presidency attributes to stronger military campaigns, improved intelligence coordination, and deeper collaboration between security forces and local communities in high-risk regions.
In the latest security update posted on X, the Presidency revealed that more than 13,000 terrorists were neutralised in the last 12 months alone, while roughly 124,000 insurgents and their family members have surrendered to government agencies during ongoing deradicalisation and reintegration initiatives.
Authorities say the declining casualty figures are also linked to a systematic push to rebuild conflict-affected towns. More than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have reportedly returned to their communities, with the government introducing a formal Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programme to aid reconstruction and reintegration.
The Presidency further disclosed that since 2023, joint operations between security agencies have resulted in the arrests and convictions of several high-profile figures linked to extremist attacks. At least 124 individuals accused of terrorism have been convicted since early 2024, while others — including alleged commanders of Ansaru and suspects tied to major national tragedies such as the 2022 Owo church massacre and the Yelwata retaliatory killings in Benue — are still undergoing trial.
The government also highlighted additional measures such as regional border patrols, intelligence-sharing arrangements with neighbouring countries, increased support for victims of terrorism, and partnerships with international security allies. According to the Presidency, these strategies are part of a broader national security framework aimed at sustaining the downward trend in terror-linked violence and restoring long-term stability across affected states.
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Source:Africa Publicity
