Nigeria has witnessed an 81% decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015,
This was revealed by the Presidency in a a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday,
It said the decline reflected improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger partnership between the nation’s security agencies and affected communities.
The presidency added that more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 fighters and their dependents had surrendered to authorities.
The statement also outlined that more than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) had returned home, with new communities being rebuilt in previously affected areas as normalcy gradually returns.
According to the Presidency, the Federal Government also established a Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict to help rebuild affected communities and reintegrate displaced persons.
It further stated measures being implemented to further protect lives and safeguard national sovereignty.
News edited by Favour Owonibi