Security agencies killed 1,487 terrorists in 2 months – ONSA
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) says successful operations by Nigeria’s security agencies in July and August highlight an increasingly coordinated, intelligence-driven approach to tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other emerging security threats. This is contained in a third-quarter national security update by Chido Onumah, Special Adviser to the…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) reported that Nigeria's security agencies carried out 7,062 operations in July and August, resulting in the neutralisation of 1,487 terrorists and insurgents, the rescue of 777 kidnapped victims, and the arrest of 354 suspects. The operations led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and improvised explosive devices.
The police force also made significant gains, arresting 1,334 suspects and rescuing 383 kidnapped victims while disrupting various criminal networks. The State Security Services, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Nigeria Customs Service, and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency also played crucial roles in dismantling illicit networks and seizing large quantities of weapons and drugs.
These efforts demonstrate the importance of intelligence sharing and operational coordination among security and law enforcement agencies in combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats.
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