Insecurity: We’ve eliminated over 300 Boko Haram, bandit commanders — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has announced that security forces have eliminated over 300 commanders of Boko Haram and bandit groups in the last one year.

This was revealed during his nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day on Tuesday.

Speaking on the nation’s security situation, Tinubu expressed optimism about the progress made in combating terrorism and violent extremism.

He said, “On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism. Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever.

“As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.

“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible. As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this.

The President also noted that peace had been restored to numerous northern communities, allowing displaced residents to return to their homes.

He pledged continued efforts to ensure stability, particularly for farmers, who he expected to return to their farms and boost food production, ultimately lowering food prices.

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FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 2024 Independence Day speech