President Bola Tinubu, in a national broadcast marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, provided significant updates on the nation’s ongoing battle against terrorism and banditry.
According to the President, security forces have successfully eliminated over 300 commanders of Boko Haram and other banditry groups within the past year.
The President’s announcement comes as a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to combat violent extremism, especially in regions that have long been plagued by insecurity. The insurgent groups, particularly Boko Haram and various banditry factions, have been active primarily in the North-East and North-West regions of the country.
Tinubu emphasized that the elimination of these key commanders represents significant progress toward restoring peace and stability in areas affected by these conflicts.
“I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry.
“Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.
“Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever.
“As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.
“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home.
“It is an unfinished business which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible.
“As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms.
“We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this,” he said.
