Presidency: Terror-Related Deaths Drop By 81% Since 2015

Nigeria has recorded an 81 per cent reduction in terror-related deaths since 2015, according to the Presidency.

In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the Presidency attributed the sharp decline to improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities.

It revealed that over 13,000 terrorists were neutralised in the past year, while more than 124,000 fighters and their dependents have surrendered to authorities.

The statement also noted that over 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their communities, with reconstruction efforts ongoing in previously affected areas under the Federal Government’s Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict.

Enhanced Security Operations

The Presidency explained that since 2023, the Federal Government has intensified joint security efforts that led to the arrest, elimination, and conviction of several terrorists and insurgents, including those responsible for some of the most notorious attacks on Nigerian soil.

“Since 2024, over 124 terrorists and insurgents have been successfully convicted,” the statement said.
“Others — including members of the Ansaru leadership and those responsible for the Owo Church bombing (2022) and Yelwata (Benue) reprisal attacks — are currently facing trial.”

Quoting President Bola Tinubu, the statement reaffirmed that “the security of Nigeria is non-negotiable.”

Multi-Layered Security Measures

According to the Presidency, several strategic measures are being implemented to consolidate national security gains. These include:

• Joint security task forces and enhanced border patrols with regional partners,
• Compensation schemes for victims of terrorism,
• Permanent joint patrols, and
• Intelligence collaboration with international allies.

It added that the Federal Government remains committed to protecting lives and safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, while restoring lasting peace across conflict-affected regions.