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 terr%rism 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 vi%lations of religious freedom, describing it as a misrepresentation of the nation’s security dynamics.

Idris clarified that terr%rism in Nigeria does not target any religious or ethnic group, stressing that both Christians and Muslims have s¥ffered from extremist att+cks. He highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable progress, with over 13,500 terr%rists neutralised, 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 terr%r leaders in the North-East and North-West have been eliminated. In the South-East, he noted, coordinated operations have reduced vi%lent att+cks 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 terr%rism and sustain peace across the country.

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