The Presidency has affirmed that terror-related deaths have fallen by 81 percent since 2015, highlighting the sharp reduction as evidence of enhanced counter-insurgency efforts and improved coordination between security agencies and communities.
In a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, the Presidency reported that over 13,000 terrorists were neutralised in the past year, while more than 124,000 fighters and their dependents surrendered to the authorities.
“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 reads.
It added that over 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their homes amid ongoing community-reconstruction efforts under the Federal Government’s Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict.
The statement read, in part: “Since 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through enhanced inter-agency cooperation, has vigorously pursued, arrested, eliminated or successfully convicted terrorists and insurgents… Since 2024, over 124 terrorists and insurgents have been successfully convicted, while others including members of the Ansaru leadership and those responsible for the Owo Church bombing in 2022, as well as the Yelwata (Benue) reprisal and counter-reprisal attacks are undergoing trial in various courts.”
Additionally, the Presidency outlined several ongoing measures designed to maintain and deepen these gains, including: joint security task forces, enhanced border patrols with regional partners, victim compensation schemes, permanent joint patrols and intelligence collaboration with international allies.
The government made clear that the reduction in deaths is not being celebrated as an endpoint, and cautioned that while challenges persist, the progress signals a commitment to protecting lives and safeguarding national sovereignty.
