A gang of routed insurgents cannot keep a people in its thrall in perpetuity.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/08/my-advice-to-those-calling-for-nnamdi-kanus-release/

And we deployed joint Army Police Special Forces to Orsumoghu to engage the insurgents in a shootout, from morning to evening, to ensure they did not come out.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/anambra-cp-biafra-sponsors-mislead-agitators-to-attack-their-people/

Anti-occupation forces and insurgents killed 9%, post-invasion criminal violence accounted for 36% of all deaths, and the remainder were killed by “unknown agents”.

Source: https://theconversation.com/iraq-20-years-on-death-came-from-the-skies-on-march-19-2003-and-the-killing-continues-to-this-day-201988

A similar regime was in place in Chechnya between 1999 and 2009, when Russian authorities battled insurgents during Moscow's second military campaign in the mountainous region.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/drones-strike-russias-ukraine-border-region.1033259

At least 1,073 people were killed in Syria, according to figures from the Damascus government and rescue workers in the northwestern region controlled by insurgents.

Source: https://leadership.ng/world-mourns-over-3000-deaths-in-turkiye-syria-earthquake/

Baluchistan has witnessed scores of attacks by insurgents and militants, but they usually target security forces.

Source: https://time.com/6318658/pakistan-bomb-explosion/

Belgrade also claims at least one of the killed insurgents was executed after he was injured, rather than killed in the fighting.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-10-02/serbia-says-it-has-reduced-army-presence-near-kosovo-after-us-expressed-concern-over-troop-buildup

Dr Sani noted that many insurgents have surrendered following the activities of the Navy, saying the Nigerian Navy remains the best in Africa.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/everyone-has-a-role-to-play-in-maritime-security-braveit-boss/

Funny enough, when two-three insurgents are wasted, we are told over 150 were neutralized.

Source: https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/an-objective-opinion-on-the-nigerian/

Hadi’s resignation coincided with the start of Yemen’s civil war in 2014, when Houthi insurgents took control of Yemen’s capital and largest city, Sana’a, demanding a new government.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/us-to-relax-weapons-ban-saudi-arabia-9084618/

He avoids the carnage and makes his way back to the hotel, only to discover that it is surrounded by angry insurgents ready to murder any Westerners they can find.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1326497/owen-wilson-pierce-brosnan-thriller-trending-on-netflix/

He has experience as a battlefield commander in Ukraine: He oversaw Russian forces and pro-Russian insurgents in August 2014, outmaneuvering the Ukrainians at Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region, where more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed.

Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/putins-reshuffle-russia-commanders-quell-infighting/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

“He noted that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has brought in a professional touch and unique variety of administration that has proven to be a masterstroke in the war against insurgents.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/insecurity-elders-forum-agrees-with-buhari-on-militarys-performance/

He said that during his association with Boko Haram, he never heard of military’s engagement in mass abortion or execution of children fathered by insurgents.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/29/ex-boko-haram-members-open-up-on-right-abuses-by-military/

LEADERSHIP gathered that the insurgents were killed after the troops in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force and Hybrid forces, stormed the hideouts of terrorists in Gargash in the axis of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Source: https://leadership.ng/2-aid-workers-rescued-as-troops-neutralize-terrorists-in-sambisa/

“No more incidents of attacks and abduction on highway by insurgents and there is drastic reduction of securty checkpoints as things continue to improve,” Samaila Ibrahim, a commercial bus driver, said.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/insurgency-stakeholders-laud-buhari-for-improved-security-in-n-e/

Repentant insurgents: ‘Why military not in hurry to close camps’

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/zulum-pledges-to-support-bura-cultural-day/

Roberts-Smith, faced with relentless heavy machine gun fire, killed three insurgents with little regard for his own safety.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/how-australias-most-decorated-soldier-committed-war-crimes-8642010/

Saudi Arabia, eager to offset Iranian influence, first armed and funded the insurgents.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/china-pledges-to-assist-in-the-rebuilding-of-war-torn-syria/

Should we celebrate them for helping them to create more terrorists, insurgents, and militants?

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/11/laurence-m-vance/should-we-celebrate-veterans/