- Nigeria’s military neutralized 10,937 terrorists in 2024.
- 7,063 kidnapped victims were rescued during the same period.
- Over 1,000 notable terrorist leaders and commanders were eliminated.
- Troops recovered 8,815 weapons and 228,004 ammunition.
- The military denied terrorists an estimated ₦68 billion in oil theft.
- 2,612 illegal refining sites and 2,019 wooden boats were destroyed.
Nigeria’s military has made significant strides in the fight against terrorism, with a total of 10,937 terrorists neutralized and 7,063 kidnapped victims rescued in 2024 alone . This achievement is a testament to the military’s efforts to degrade the capabilities of terrorist groups operating in the country.
According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military’s offensive operations resulted in the elimination of over 1,000 notable terrorist leaders, commanders, and combatants . Additionally, troops recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition, including 8,815 weapons and 228,004 ammunition .
The military also made significant gains in disrupting the economic activities of terrorist groups, denying them an estimated sum of over ₦68 billion in oil theft. Troops destroyed 2,612 illegal refining sites and 2,019 wooden boats used for siphoning crude oil, and recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products .
These achievements demonstrate the military’s commitment to tackling the security challenges facing Nigeria, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed. The military’s success in 2024 is a positive step towards restoring peace and stability in the country.