The Nigerian Army has trained and deployed 14,000 new soldiers to enhance its counterterrorism efforts against terrorism, banditry, and other security threats in the country. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand military manpower, as stated by Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, during a media interaction.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has designated nine individuals and entities as allegedly financing terrorism, according to Legit.ng. This announcement comes alongside the sentencing of 13 suspects for assaulting environmental officials in Lagos. The government's actions highlight ongoing concerns regarding terrorism financing in the country.

Three individuals, including two Nigerians and one foreign national from Niger, have been sentenced to death by hanging by a State High Court in Sokoto. They were arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) on charges related to terrorism and arms proliferation.

According to ThisDay Live, troops in Nigeria conducted 14,221 security operations over a six-month period, resulting in the elimination of 1,597 criminals and the rescue of 1,516 hostages. These operations involved coordinated land, air, and maritime missions targeting various threats including terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and arms traffickers.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, announced that the Nigerian Army has trained 14,000 of the 28,000 additional soldiers approved by President Muhammadu Buhari as part of the ongoing anti-terrorism efforts. He reported that troops have neutralised and arrested 1,877 terrorists and have deployed armed drones and locally made combat vehicles. Additionally, rescue efforts for abducted pupils in Oyo are reportedly making progress.

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies in Nigeria as alleged financial facilitators for the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This action is part of a broader initiative that targets three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement of funds for terrorist activities.