Over 13,500 terrorists neutralised since May 2023 - Ribadu
More than 13,543 terrorists and criminal elements have been neutralised across Nigeria since May 2023, according to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Ribadu made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit, held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
He said the figure was the result of sustained counter-terrorism operations by the military and intelligence agencies over the past two years.
“Our troops have neutralised 13,543 terrorists. We have also recovered and destroyed 252,596 rounds of assorted ammunition”, Ribadu said.
The NSA also revealed that at least 124,408 former fighters and family members from Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to Nigerian authorities since the beginning of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He noted that these individuals are currently undergoing rehabilitation through the government’s de-radicalisation and reintegration programme.
Ribadu credited the security gains to improved inter-agency collaboration, increased investment in intelligence gathering, and a strong political will from the current administration.
He said the APC-led government has made significant progress in addressing the nation’s security challenges and is committed to restoring peace and stability across all regions.
The APC National Policy and Development Summit was convened to review the performance of the party in government and to highlight the impact of its policies, including in the area of national security.
