Nigeria@64: We’re winning war against terrorism, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that his administration is winning the war on terror and banditry.

In a national broadcast on the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, Tinubu said his administration’s target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism in the country.

“On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry.

“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…