The Federal Government says terror attacks in the South-East have fallen by 80 percent. It credits intensified joint security operations for the improvement.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. He said security agencies are working together better under a unified national strategy.
“In the South-East, terror attacks have been reduced by almost 80 percent through the joint effort of our security agencies,” Idris said. He added that major camps and hideouts have been dismantled.
The minister said criminal gangs operating in the North-Central have also suffered heavy losses. He noted that many arrests have been made in the region, as troops disrupt armed groups linked to kidnappings and banditry.
Providing updates from the North-East, Idris said troops have killed more than 592 terrorists in Borno State since March. He also revealed that 11,200 hostages have been rescued. According to him, 124 insurgents and their families surrendered to security forces in recent months.
He referenced the Global Terrorism Index report, which stated that Nigeria recorded its lowest number of terror attacks in over a decade. He stressed that the development was acknowledged by the international community.
“This is not a government claim. It came from credible global monitoring groups,” Idris said.
The minister also addressed heightened foreign rhetoric alleging “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. He said government findings show that a network of foreign lobbyists is spreading misleading narratives, particularly in the United States.
“We have seen a correlation between their campaigns and activities here,” he said. Idris warned that the claims are designed to cause tension among citizens.
He stressed that extremist attacks target Nigerians of all faiths. He urged the public to ignore misinformation aimed at fuelling religious conflict.
The comments come amid diplomatic concerns, following reports that the US government is reviewing its security relations with Nigeria.
Idris insisted that Nigeria does not persecute any religious group. He reaffirmed that current security challenges are tied to criminal and extremist networks seeking territorial control.
According to him, the government will sustain its operations and strengthen cooperation with both state governments and community stakeholders to ensure lasting peace.
He maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains committed to protecting lives, restoring order, and driving development in every region of the country.
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