The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has stated that reports from the military provide a more accurate account of counter-terrorism efforts in the country than those from external sources.
This was stated by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, earlier today, while fielding questions on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, which was released on March 5.
The index ranked Nigeria sixth globally, with a score of 7.658, moving up from eighth place in 2023 and 2024. It also recorded 565 terrorism-related deaths in Nigeria in 2024.
Using a family analogy, Kangye argued that information from the family head should be deemed more credible than reports from outsiders.
He urged the media to verify and correct any misleading narratives about Nigeria’s security situation, while reassuring that the military is actively working to restore normalcy and rid the Southeastern region of IPOB/ESN fighters.
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