Over 124,000 terrorists, dependents surrender in three years — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House

President Bola Tinubu on Friday disclosed that more than 124,000 fighters and their dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.

He said the administration has intensified military pressure on remaining insurgent and bandit networks across the country.

Tinubu stated this during his national address to mark Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day celebration, his fourth since assuming office in 2023. Related News Oyo, Borno abductions dampen Democracy Day mood -Tinubu FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speech 13,000 terrorists killed, terror-related deaths down by 81% since 2015 — Tinubu

The Nigerian leader said, “We keep the door of surrender open. Over 124,000 fighters and dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.”