- UN-WCD praises Nigeria–US military cooperation against terrorism
- Joint operations record strong gains with zero civilian casualties
- Diplomats credit Tinubu’s political will on security reforms
- Call for defence sector adjustments to sustain counter-terrorism success
Nigeria’s ongoing war against terrorism is gaining ground as Nigeria–US military cooperation continues to deliver measurable results, the United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) has said. The diplomatic body praised the joint security operations for weakening terror networks while maintaining strict adherence to international rules of engagement.
The commendation came on Monday in Abuja during the presentation of an Assessment Report on Nigeria’s War Against Terrorism, jointly organised by UN-WCD and the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA).
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Presenting the report, UN-WCD Secretary-General, Ambassador Prof. Tunji John Asaolu, said the partnership between Nigeria and the United States has improved intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and battlefield discipline across key terror-prone regions.
“Despite the intensity of recent operations, there have been no recorded civilian casualties. This reflects professionalism, accountability, and respect for international engagement standards,” Asaolu said.
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While commending the gains made, the diplomats noted that sporadic attacks, including a recent bandit assault in Kasuwan-Daji, Niger State highlight the need for sustained pressure on terrorist and criminal networks.
According to the report, continued institutional strengthening and consistent international cooperation are necessary to fully dismantle remaining terror cells.
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The UN-WCD noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown strong political commitment in addressing insecurity, urging deeper strategic alignment within Nigeria’s defence framework to consolidate existing gains.
As part of its recommendations, the body advised the President to consider redeploying the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to another role, stressing that the suggestion was aimed at improving operational efficiency and public confidence, not punishment.
“The integrity of Nigeria’s defence institutions is non-negotiable. Strategic leadership choices will strengthen accountability and credibility,” Asaolu added.
The diplomats emphasized that sustained international backing, particularly the Nigeria–US military alliance remains critical to achieving long-term victory over terrorism.
In a related development, US Congressman Riley Moore also praised Nigeria’s cooperation with the United States, saying Washington remains committed to ending the persecution of Christians by ISIS and affiliated terror groups.
