Nigerian Security Forces Killed 8,034 Terrorists In 2024 – ONSA

• The ONSA has recounted the right against crime and terrorism by men of the Nigerian Security force.

• The agency noted that over 8 thousand terrorists were neutralized in 2024.

A statement from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA has compiled a list of won victories of the Nigerian force against banditry and terrorism.

A director in ONSA, Zakari Mijinyawa in the statement released on Monday, December 16 noted that a the security forces neutralized a total of 8,034 terrorists, while arresting 11,623 others in 2024.

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He also disclosed that 7,967 kidnapped victims were rescued, 30,313 suspected criminals were apprehended, while 1,438 stolen vehicles were recovered from criminals within the year.

Speaking on oil theft, Mijinyawa said the security forces also prevented oil theft valued at N57 billion and raised crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day.

He said;

“Key successes from January to date include the seizure of illegal refinery sites, the recovery of stolen crude oil, and the disruption of oil bunkering activities.

“In August, the Nigerian Navy seized nine illegal refinery sites and recovered large quantities of stolen oil.

“September saw the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of 19 illegal refinery sites, while October saw 23 illegal refinery sites dismantled.

“November’s efforts led to the dismantling of 27 refinery sites, the seizure of 75 wooden boats, and the arrest of 17 suspects.

“The Navy also rescued eight victims of human trafficking and apprehended eight stowaways.

“These actions have contributed to a rise in crude oil production, reaching 1.8 million barrels per day, aligning with the President’s mandate to eradicate crude oil theft,”