"Nigeria pledges stronger cooperation with U.S. to eliminate terrorism" -Minister of Information Mohammed Idris.
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States and other international partners to eradicate terrorism in Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the U.S. Government’s recent classification of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom, describing it as a misrepresentation of the nation’s security dynamics.
Idris clarified that terrorism in Nigeria does not target any religious or ethnic group, stressing that both Christians and Muslims have suffered from extremist attacks. He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable progress, with over 13,500 terrorists neutralized, 17,000 suspects arrested, and nearly 9,800 hostages rescued since May 2023.
He further revealed that more than 124,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered, while many terror leaders in the North-East and North-West have been eliminated. In the South-East, he noted, coordinated operations have reduced violent attacks by nearly 80 percent.
According to Idris, the government’s recent changes in Service Chiefs and security reforms were introduced to boost efficiency, accountability, and innovation within the defence system.
He cited Nigeria’s acquisition of U.S.-made Super Tucano jets and AH-1Z Viper helicopters as examples of successful military cooperation and urged Washington to adopt a constructive and informed approach to Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to protecting religious freedoms and ensuring national unity, Idris assured that the Tinubu administration will continue to work closely with allies to completely eliminate terrorism and sustain peace across the country.
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States and other international partners to eradicate terrorism in Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the U.S. Government’s recent classification of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom, describing it as a misrepresentation of the nation’s security dynamics.
Idris clarified that terrorism in Nigeria does not target any religious or ethnic group, stressing that both Christians and Muslims have suffered from extremist attacks. He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable progress, with over 13,500 terrorists neutralized, 17,000 suspects arrested, and nearly 9,800 hostages rescued since May 2023.
He further revealed that more than 124,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered, while many terror leaders in the North-East and North-West have been eliminated. In the South-East, he noted, coordinated operations have reduced violent attacks by nearly 80 percent.
According to Idris, the government’s recent changes in Service Chiefs and security reforms were introduced to boost efficiency, accountability, and innovation within the defence system.
He cited Nigeria’s acquisition of U.S.-made Super Tucano jets and AH-1Z Viper helicopters as examples of successful military cooperation and urged Washington to adopt a constructive and informed approach to Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to protecting religious freedoms and ensuring national unity, Idris assured that the Tinubu administration will continue to work closely with allies to completely eliminate terrorism and sustain peace across the country.
"Nigeria pledges stronger cooperation with U.S. to eliminate terrorism" -Minister of Information Mohammed Idris.
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States and other international partners to eradicate terrorism in Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the U.S. Government’s recent classification of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom, describing it as a misrepresentation of the nation’s security dynamics.
Idris clarified that terrorism in Nigeria does not target any religious or ethnic group, stressing that both Christians and Muslims have suffered from extremist attacks. He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable progress, with over 13,500 terrorists neutralized, 17,000 suspects arrested, and nearly 9,800 hostages rescued since May 2023.
He further revealed that more than 124,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered, while many terror leaders in the North-East and North-West have been eliminated. In the South-East, he noted, coordinated operations have reduced violent attacks by nearly 80 percent.
According to Idris, the government’s recent changes in Service Chiefs and security reforms were introduced to boost efficiency, accountability, and innovation within the defence system.
He cited Nigeria’s acquisition of U.S.-made Super Tucano jets and AH-1Z Viper helicopters as examples of successful military cooperation and urged Washington to adopt a constructive and informed approach to Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
Reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to protecting religious freedoms and ensuring national unity, Idris assured that the Tinubu administration will continue to work closely with allies to completely eliminate terrorism and sustain peace across the country.
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