Nigeria Kills 13,000 'Terrorists'
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Jun 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The ongoing insecurity in Nigeria, despite military efforts, poses a significant risk to the country's economic activity, particularly in the agricultural sector. Increased defense spending by Nigeria and military support from the United States and France may offer some stability, but the persistent threat of armed groups and kidnappings creates an uncertain investment climate.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that the country's military has killed over 13,000 'terrorists' in the past year, with the death toll from the jihadist insurgency down 81 percent since he took office in 2023. Despite these claims, Nigeria continues to face a severe security crisis, including mass kidnappings by armed groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State affiliates, which are spreading from the north to the southwest. The International Monetary Fund has warned that this widespread insecurity is a risk to people and economic activity. In response, Nigeria has increased its defense budget to 5.41 trillion naira ($4 billion) and is collaborating with the United States, France, and other European countries on military operations, including precision targeting that led to the killing of Islamic State commander 2026 United States intervention in Nigeria.
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