Nigerian Presidency Reports 81% Drop in Terror-Related Deaths, UK Warns Against Travel to 6 States

The Nigerian Presidency claims an 81% reduction in terror-related deaths since 2015, emphasizing improved counter-insurgency operations and security agency collaboration. In contrast, the UK issued a travel warning for six Nigerian states citing escalating insecurity, violent crime, and terrorism.

The Presidency highlights the neutralization of 13,000 terrorists and the surrender of 124,000 fighters in the past year, along with ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency through enhanced inter-agency cooperation and successful convictions of terrorists. The UK's concerns reflect the challenges Nigeria faces despite reported progress in addressing security threats.