Nigeria has recorded an 81 percent drop in terror-related deaths since 2015, the Presidency said on Sunday, November 9. crediting the decline to stepped-up counter-insurgency operations and tighter cooperation between security agencies and affected communities.

 

 

 

In its statement posted on X, the Presidency added that 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 also said more than 2.1 million internally displaced people have returned to their homes as communities in previously ravaged areas are rebuilt and normal life slowly returns.

 

 

 

According to the Presidency, the Federal Government has set up a Resettlement Scheme for people impacted by conflict, aimed at rebuilding destroyed communities and helping displaced citizens reintegrate.

 

 

 

It added that since 2023, enhanced inter-agency cooperation has led to the arrest, elimination, or successful conviction of terrorists and insurgents behind some of the deadliest attacks in the country. More than 124 terrorists 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 reprisal attacks in Benue — are currently facing trial.

 

 

 

The statement also highlighted ongoing efforts such as joint security task forces, reinforced border patrols with local and regional partners, compensation for victims, permanent joint patrols, and intelligence sharing with international allies to further protect Nigerians and strengthen national security.