Nigerian security forces killed 8,034 terrorists in 2024 ? ONSAP

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has revealed that the combined efforts of the military, police and other security forces led to the killing of 8,034 terrorists in 2024.

The ONSA also disclosed that the operations led to the arrest of 11,623 suspected terrorists and the rescue of 7,967 kidnapped victims in the outgoing year.

The Director, Legal Service and Coordinator, Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee at ONSA, Zakari Mijinyawa, made this disclosure while briefing newsmen on Monday, December 16 in Abuja.

Mijinyawa said a total of 30,313 suspected criminals were apprehended, while 1,438 stolen vehicles were recovered from criminals within the year.

He added that efforts of the security forces in 2024 prevented oil theft valued at N57 billion and raised crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day.

“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,” he said.