Onyema Ezekwesiri

TERRORISM INDEX IN NIGERIA FROM 2011 TO 2019 TERRORISM INDEX IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES AS OF 2021 NUMBER OF TERRORIST ATTACKS IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES BETWEEN 2007 AND 2019 LIST OF CHAOTIC EVENTS BY FULANI HERDSMEN S/N EVENT DATE LOCATION 1 10 people were confirmed killed in Nandu-Gbok village of Sanga LGA after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Residents suspect it is in revenge for an earlier attack where they say at least 11 cows and 28 sheep belonging to Fulani were slaughtered in the same area before the election 16th March 2019 Nandu-Gbok, Sanga LGA, Kaduna State 2 At least 50 Tiv civilians were killed in Nasarawa state, due to Fulani herdsmen blaming Tiv farmers for the killings of a kinsman 20th December 2021 Nasarawa State 3 Herdsmen killed 16 in an attack on Gwer West LGA. The government blamed the attack on allegations of theft of cows by livestock guards made by the military. Residents said the herdsmen brought along many cattle and took over their lands for grazing after killing people. 2nd March 2019 Gwer West, Benue State 4 Over 40 people were reported to be killed by Fulani Herdsmen in an attack in the Karamai community of Kajuru. The attack was suspected to be in retaliation to an earlier violence where Fulani settlements were attacked 26th February 2019 Karamai, Kajuru, Kaduna State 5 About 40 people were killed by Fulani herdsmen after they attacked 7 villages in Nimbo in Uzo- Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. 25thth April 2016 Gwer West LGA of Enugu State 6 An attack on morning Mass at a Catholic church in central Nigeria left 2 priests and at least 17 parishioners dead. After attacking the church, the invaders descended on the community and razed over 60 houses, farmland, food barns, after carting away what the people had in their barns 25th April 2018 Benue State 7 Multiple attacks on farming communities by armedFulani herdsmen leading to 233 deaths, several injured and property destroyed. High number of IDPs 23rd - 24th June 2018 Communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State 8 Attacks on farming communities in the two LGAs, killing over 80 persons, many injured, burning of houses and food items. Many displaced. 4th December 2017 Numan and Demsa LGAs of Adamawa State 9 15 people were killed after Fulani herdsmen made use of chemical weapons on Sengev community in Gwer West LGA, Benue state 19th March 2014 Gwer West LGA of Benue State 10 Fulani herdsmen attacked 7 Igbo villages, 3000 persons displaced 30th May 2021 Ebonyi State HERDER-FARMER CONFLICTS AND COMMUNAL CONFLICTS Date Location Deaths Perpetrator Notes June 25, 2018 Plateau State 86 Christian farmers and Muslim herders Riots between Muslim herders and Christian farmers. Total 86 dead. January 28, 2019 Zamfara State 7 herders Vigilantes Seven herders were burnt by a team of vigilantes alongside their cows. February 4, 2019 Zamfara State 26 Herders (suspected) 7 villages in Zamfara State were attacked and 26 killed in suspected revenge for killing of seven herders a week before. February 10, 2019 Kajuru, Kaduna State 141 (130 Fulani and 11 Adara) Fulani herdsmen and Adara militia 2019 Kaduna State massacre: Part of the communal violence leading up to the 2019 election. The government said 130 Fulani were killed,. 11 Adara were also killed. Miyetti Allah said 66 Fulani were buried and 65 remain missing. February 20, 2019 Ebete, Agatu, Kaduna State 17 Fulani herdsmen 17 people were killed in an attack by militants on Ebete in Agatu LGA of Benue State. February 26, 2019 Karamai, Kajuru, Kaduna State 40 Adara Fulani herdsmen At least 29 people were reported to be killed in an attack in the Karamai community of Kajuru. The attack was suspected to be from Fulani in retaliation to the earlier violence where Fulani settlements were attacked. The governor confirmed a few days later that the death toll had risen to 40. March 2, 2019 Gwer-West, Benue State 16 farmers Fulani herdsmen Herdsmen killed 16 in an attack on Gwer West LGA. The government blamed the attack on allegations of theft of cows by livestock guards made by the military. Residents said the herdsmen brought along many cattle and took over their lands for grazing after killing people. March 7, 2019 Bassa, Kogi State 20 Bassa Kwomu Egburra Mozum militia 20 Bassa Kwomu were killed in an attack by an Egburra Mozum militia in Bassa LGA, Kogi State. March 10, 2019 Aungwan Barde, Kajuru, Kaduna State 16-35 Adara Militants Police have put the death toll at 16 in an attack by suspected militants. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed upwards of 35 killed. March 10, 2019 Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State 17 Unknown 17 vigilantes were ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen in the mainly Muslim area of Birnin Gwari as they stole cattle. March 11, 2019 Maro, Kajuru, Kaduna State 16-52 Adara Fulani herdsmen The police have put the death toll at 16 in an attack by suspected herdsmen in Kajuru. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed an upwards of 52 killed in Inkirimi and Dogonnoma villages in Maro. Another version of the attack by a source claimed 46 people were killed in Aungwan Gamu. The police have however not confirmed the claims. March 16, 2019 Nandu-Gbok, Sanga LGA, Kaduna State 10 Adara Fulani herdsmen 10 people were confirmed killed in Nandu-Gbok village of Sanga LGA after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Residents suspect it is in revenge for an earlier attack where they say at least 11 cows and 28 sheep belonging to Fulani were slaughtered in the same area before the election. March 18, 2019 Agatu, Benue State Several Agbaduma people Militia hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba Several persons were killed during a communal conflict that erupted over ownership of lands. The police have stated that militiamen hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba people attacked the Okokolo area inhabited by Agbaduma people. March 19, 2019 Guma, Benue State 5-10 Militants The Nigerian police have said five people were recorded as having died in a suspected herdsman attack in Tse Ioreleegeb village, part of Guma LGA of Benue State. The Guma LGA chairman has claimed 10 were killed March 26, 2019 Jos North, Plateau State 5 Christian and Muslim youth Intercommunal violence occurred between Christian and Muslim youth. According to a resident, after the discovery of two dead boys from Angwan Miango over the past week at the border between it and Rikkos, a Hausa community, the people went on reprisal killings against Muslims. Five people were killed as a result in the ensuing clashes. Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association, however, claimed deaths of 30 Christians. The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced RUGA settlement to curb conflicts between the Herdsmen and Farmers in Plateau State. April 12, 2020 Tegina Kabata, Shiroro County 12 Militants 12 people were killed during the wedding with five people captured including the bride and groom. December 20, 2021 Nasarawa State 50 Fulani herdsmen 2021 Nasarawa massacre: At least 50 Tiv civilians were killed in Nasarawa state, due to Fulani herdsmen blaming Tiv farmers for the killings of a kinsman. LIST OF CHAOTIC EVENTS BY BOKO HARAM S/N EVENT DATE LOCATION 1 At least 86 people were killed in two suicide attacks at a mosque and a market in Mubi, a town in Adamawa. 58 others were injured in the bombings 1st May 2018 Adamawa State 2 Boko Haram kidnapped 276 teenage female students from a secondary school in Chibok, Borno 15th April 2014 Borno State 3 At least 120 Muslim followers of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, were killed during a suicide bombing and gun attack by Boko Haram. The 4 gunmen are subsequently killed by an angry mob. 28th November 2014 Kano State 4 Boko Haram militants razed the entire town of Baga. Bodies lay strewn on Baga's streets with hundreds of people having been killed. Boko Haram controlled 70% of Borno, which is the worst-affected by the insurgency. 3rd - 7th January 2015 Borno State 5 50 people were killed in a suicide attack in the north of Nigeria caused by Boko Haram militants 21st November 2017 Adamawa State 6 At least 24 people were killed and at least 10 injured when Boko Haram militants attacked a funeral in Kuda, Adamawa 16th June 2016 Adamawa State 7 Boko Haram gunmen killed 106 people in the village of Izghe, Borno. 90 Christians and 9 Nigerian soldiers are killed in Gwoza, Borno, by Boko Haram 15th February 2014 Borno State 8 About 110 girls were abducted by Boko Haram from their school in Dapchi, Nigeria 19th February 2018 Yobe State 9 At least 50 Nigerian soldiers were killed by Boko Haram militants in an ambush near a village in Yobe State, Nigeria. Other sources stated at many as 75 soldiers were killed 23rd March 2020 Yobe State 10 344 schoolchildren from and all-male boarding school were kidnaped by Boko Haram 11th December 2020 Katsina State STATES MOST AFFECTED BY BOKO HARAM FROM MAY 2011 TO MAY 2022 It started in 2009 and peaked in mid 2010. NUMBER OF DEATHS AND INJURIES RELATED TO TERRORISM IN NIGERIA IN 2019 S/N YEAR No. of Attacks Casualties Locations- Bauchi, maiduguri, kano and yobe- Bauchi, maiduguri, abuja- Kaduna, maiduguri, abuja, katsina, gombe, kano, yobe, niger, jos, sokoto- Yobe, kano, maiduguri, kaduna, bauchi, sokoto, taraba, adamawa- Maiduguri, yobe, kano, benue- Gombe, maiduguri, kano, jos- Maiduguri, yobe, adamawa, gombe, kano, jos- Maiduguri, adamawa, kaduna, kano, niger, adamawa- Yobe, borno, niger - Maiduguri, adamawa, yobe- Borno, yobe- Niger, borno, yobe- Yobe, maiduguri, kaduna, adamawa- Borno, ondo BOKO HARAM WINS 16 June – 2011 Abuja police headquarters bombing – At least two people, the perpetrator and a traffic policeman, are killed in a failed bombing of Abuja's police headquarters. It was Nigeria's first suicide bombing. 9 July 2011 – Government troops killed 11 Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri 2012 28 January – The Nigerian military killed 11 Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri 20 February – Eight Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the military in Maiduguri 24 September – Soldiers killed 35 Boko Haram terrorists in Adamawa and Yobe States 5–6 June – Soldiers killed 16 Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri 12 August – A battle between Boko Haram and the government in Maiduguri killed 20 terrorists and a soldier. September – Soldiers killed seven Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri 7 October – Soldiers killed 30 Boko Haram terrorists in Damaturu. 20 February – Eight Boko Haram terrorists were killed by the military in Maiduguri 2013 1 January – A Nigerian Army raid killed 13 militants 1 February – Soldiers battled with Boko Haram in Borno, killing 17 terrorists and one soldier 3–20 March – Boko Haram terrorists were killed in a government operation in Monguno, Borno 31 March – The government battled with Boko Haram in Kano State, resulting in the deaths of 14 terrorists and one soldier 4–5 August – Boko Haram attacked a military base in the town of Malam Fatori and a police station in the town of Bama, Borno. The attack left 32 terrorists, two soldiers, and a police officer dead 6 September – A government operation in Borno killed 50 terrorists October – Government forces raided rebel camps, killing around 101 Boko Haram fighters. 24 October – Nigeria troops killed 74 Boko Haram terrorists in the villages of Galangi and Lawanti 28 November – 50 Boko Haram terrorists were killed by government troops around Gwoza hills 23 December – A battle between Boko Haram and the Nigerian military near the border with Cameroon killed 50 terrorists, 15 Nigerian soldiers, and five civilians 26 June 2014 – Over 100 militants are killed by the Nigerian military during a raid on two Boko Haram camps. 29 January 2015 – The Nigerian military, in collaboration with Chadian soldiers, captured the border town of Michika from Boko Haram rebels 27 February 2016 – At least 92 militants were killed in a joint operation carried out by the Cameroon and Nigerian Armies and over 850 villagers were freed in the Nigerian village of Kumshe which is close to the border with Cameroon. 8 April 2016 – Nigerian troops killed four suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers before they could attack Maiduguri. Three soldiers sustained injuries during the incident 11 May 2016 – Nigerian Army says troops from its 7 Division Garrison, intercepted a Boko Haram terrorist detonating a suicide bomb in Sulaimanti community, in the outskirts of Maiduguri 26 June 2016 – The Nigerian Army claimed they had rescued 5,000 people, mostly women and children, from four remote villages in Borno (Zangebe, Maiwa, Algaiti and Mainar) and killed six Boko Haram fighters. 12 July 2016 – A Boko Haram attack in Borno was repelled by the Nigerian Army resulting in the deaths of 25 militants. Two soldiers were killed during the attack 19 August 2016 – The Nigerian military claimed Abubakar Shekau (leader of Boko Haram) was fatally wounded and about 300 militants including three senior Boko Haram commanders (Abubakar Mubi, Malam Nuhu and Malam Hamman) killed in an air raid on the village of Taye in Borno State 14 September 2016 – At least 30 Boko Haram militants and five Niger Armed Forces soldiers are killed in clashes near the village of Toumour in Niger's southeast Diffa Region 7 January 2017 – Fifteen Boko Haram militants were also killed after the army launched retaliatory strikes, a military source said 7–8 January 2017 – Boko Haram clashed with government troops resulting in the deaths of five government soldiers and 15 terrorists 7th february 2017 - NSCDC foiled two attempted suicide attack were foiled. The two attackers were arrested in borno 25 October 2020 – Nigerian troops killed 22 Boko Haram militants in Damboa 5 May 2020 – An operation launched by Nigeria has killed 134 militants in northeast Nigeria since it began on 1 May On 19 December 2021- the Nigerian airforce carried out a series of airstrikes on ISWAP positions in the northern part of Borno state, killing 77 ISWAP militants. On the same day, ISWAP operatives attacked the village of Kilangal, killing 12 Christian civilians 15 March 2021 – The Nigerian Army killed 41 Boko Haram militants during an anti-terror operation between Gulwa and Musuri villages in the northeastern part of the country. Four Nigerian soldiers were also killed in the operation 5th feb 2021 - It was reported that Nigerian troops backed by jets overran several camps of Boko Haram in the Timbuktu triangle, including the Dole camp. They also liberated Talala, which was seized in 2013 by militants and became their second largest camp, right behind the Lake Chad region. Besides Talala they also liberated Buk, Gorgi and overran camps in Kidari, Argude, Takwala, Chowalta and Galdekore. 14 January 2021 – The Nigerian military announced that 64 Boko Haram insurgents were killed in multiple operations conducted on 9 and 10 January 3 January 2021 – Multinational Joint Task Force carried out a sweep around Kolofata, during the fighting three Boko Haram insurgents were killed and two were captured. Operation Tuka Takaibango was announced by the Nigerian military 7 January 2021 – Operation Tuka Takaibango was officially launched RELIGIOUS KILLINGS 2012 19 November – Boko Haram opened fire on a mosque, killing three people. 25 December – Christmas 2011 Nigeria attacks – 41 people were killed by Boko Haram bomb attacks and shootings on churches in Damaturu and Gadaka in Yobe, Madalla in Niger State and in Jos. The attackers included Kabiru Sokoto. 5–6 January – January 2012 Northern Nigeria attacks – Around 37 Christians were killed by Boko Haram militants 8 April – April 2012 Kaduna bombings – 38 people were killed by a bombing at a church in Kaduna. 29 April – Boko Haram killed 20 people in churches across northern Nigeria 3 June – Boko Haram killed nine people in a suicide bombing of a church in Bauchi State 17 June June 2012 Kano church bombings – Around 40 Christians were killed by Boko Haram at churches in Kano. June 2012 Kaduna church bombings – 19 people were killed by bomb attacks against three churches in Kaduna. Boko Haram killed 150 people across Plateau State 13 July – Boko Haram killed five people in a suicide bombing of mosque in Maiduguri. 7 August – Deeper Life Bible Church shooting – 19 people were killed by Boko Haram gunmen in a mass shooting at a church in Kogi State. 8 August – Two Nigerian soldiers and one civilian were killed in a mosque in an apparent reprisal attack for the previous day's massacre 24 December – Boko Haram killed six people at a church in the village of Peri 28 December – Another 15 Christians were killed in the village of Musari by unknown gunmen 11 August 2013 – Konduga mosque shooting – 44 people were killed and 26 others injured in a mass shooting by Boko Haram in a mosque in Konduga, Borno 31 January 2014 – 11 Christians killed in Chakawa by Boko Haram militants 5 july 2015 A suicide bomber attacked a church in Potiskum, killing five people 1–2 July – July 2015 Kukawa massacre – Boko Haram militants attacked mosques on 1 and 2 July. Forty-eight men and boys were killed on the 1st at a mosque in Kukawa. Seventeen were wounded in the attack. Ninety-seven others, mostly men, were killed in numerous mosques on the 2nd, with a number of women and young girls killed in their homes. An unknown number were wounded 22 June 2015 – 30 people were killed at crowded mosque by a young female suicide bombers. Boko Haram marks the start of Ramadan by targeting a mosque that they see as falling short in following the prophet Muhammad. 5 April 2015 – Boko Haram militants dressed as preachers killed at least 24 citizens of Kwafaja Village in Borno, with some reports saying that up to 50 were killed 2 March 2015 – Battle of Konduga – A senior military officer said that 73 Boko Haram militants disguised as herders were killed near Konduga town in Borno. In addition, the Chadian military recaptured the town of Dikwa, also in Borno 18 February 2015 – The Nigerian Army says they killed 300 militants in northeastern Nigeria 13 January 2016 – A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in Kouyape, Far North Region, Cameroon, close to the Nigerian border. The blast killed twelve people and wounded another one. 1 August 2016 – 13 Christian villagers were killed by Muslim terrorists, who also burned three churches in kaduna 31 January 2017 – A suicide bomber stormed the Dalori quarters mosque in Maiduguri during morning prayers, killing one of their members 26 September 2017 – A female suicide bomber killed five people when she blew herself up in a mosque in northeast Nigeria. Three other worshippers were injured in the attack 2 March 2018 – A female suicide bomber blew up herself at a mosque in the Fulatari area of Buni Yadi, Gujba local government area of Yobe, killing seven persons and injuring 28 others 1 May – 2018 Mubi suicide bombings – At least 86 people were killed in two suicide attacks at a mosque and a market in Mubi, a town in Adamawa. 58 others were injured in the bombings 26 December 2019 – ISWAP militants killed 11 Christians, who were kidnapped from Maiduguri and Damaturu, in a video released one day after Christmas. The militants said the execution was in response to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 24 dec 2020 - Eleven Christians were killed when Boko Haram attacked a Christian village. They burned down the town church, the hospital, and 10 other houses in the town. They also looted food and other goods and kidnapped people 28 November 2020 – Koshebe massacre – About 110 civilians, mostly farm workers, were massacred by Boko Haram in Koshebe, Borno LIST OF CHAOTIC EVENTS BY BANDITS S/N EVENT DATE LOCATION 1 23 people were killed in a retaliatory attack by bandits on Tunga and Kabaje villages in Kaura Namoda LGA, after the death of their suspected ally. 5th May 2019 Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State 2 Bandits launched a campaign of massacres on civilians, resulting in heavy casualties. More than 200 persons were killed. 4th-6th January Zamfara State 3 Bandits attacked the villages of Damri, Sabon Garin and Kalahe in Zamfara, killing at least 48 people. 6th May 2022 Zamfara State 4 8 farming and herding villages in Shiroro LGA were attacked on 9 June by bandits, who also stole 525 cattle. Niger State Emergency Management Agency confirmed finding 47 corpses. 9th June 2019 Shiroro, Niger State 5 Kalhu, Tsage and Geeri villages in Rabah LGA were attacked by bandits during the night. The attack went on till morning, killing 25 people 8th-9th June 2019 Rabah, Sokoto State 6 In Igangan village, a group of bandits invaded and killed 50 people. 5th June 2021 Oyo State 7 16 people celebrating Eid al-Fitr were killed by unidentified bandits in Kanoma community of Maru LGA 9th May 2019 Maru, Zamfara State 8 Satiru village of Sokoto state was attacked by bandits, killing 18 people 9th June 2019 Satiru, Sokoto State 9 Police confirmed deaths of 34 people in a bandit attack on Tungar Kafau and Gidan Wawa in Shinkafi LGA 6th June 2019 Shinkafi, Zamfara State 10 Messiah College High School was closed due to COVID-19, bandits stormed the on-campus home of the school's leader. He was shot in the head, while his wife was shot in the back and his two children were shot in the feet. 3rd - 5th May 2020 Plateau State BANDIT ATTACKS Date Location Deaths Notes May 5, 2019 Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State 23 23 people were killed in a retaliatory attack by bandits on Tunga and Kabaje villages in Kaura Namoda LGA, after the death of their suspected ally. June 8-9, 2019 Rabah, Sokoto State 25 Kalhu, Tsage and Geeri villages in Rabah LGA were attacked by bandits during the night. The attack went on till morning, killing 25 people. June 9, 2019 Maru, Zamfara State 16 16 people celebrating Eid al-Fitr were killed by unidentified bandits in the Kanoma community of Maru LGA. June 9, 2019 Satiru, Sokoto State 18 Satiru village of Sokoto state was attacked by bandits, killing 18 people. June 9, 2019 Shiroro, Niger State 47 confirmed dead Eight farming and herding villages in Shiroro LGA were attacked on 9 June by bandits, who also stole 525 cattle. Niger State Emergency Management Agency confirmed finding 47 corpses. Permanent Secretary of Niger State for cabinet and Security, Aliyu Isah Ekan, claimed only 12 have been killed Senator David Uamru had claimed 70 were killed. June 6, 2019 Shinkafi, Zamfara State 34 Police confirmed the deaths of 34 people in a bandit attack on Tungar Kafau and Gidan Wawa in Shinkafi LGA. April 18, 2020 Katsina State 47 Mass murders and robberies in three locations. May 3-5, 2020 Plateau State 4 Messiah College High School was closed due to COVID-19, but the attackers stormed the on-campus home of the school's leader. He was shot in the head, while his wife was shot in the back and his two children were shot in the feet. They survived the wounds. June 3, 2021 Kebbi state 88 Cattle thieves attacked seven villages killing 88 people. June 5, 2021 Oyo state 50 In Igangan village, a group of bandits invaded and killed 50 people. January 4-6, 2022 Zamfara State 200+ Bandits launched a campaign of massacres on civilians, resulting in heavy casualties. April 10, 2022 Plateau State 150+ The 2022 Plateau State massacres are linked to the ongoing Nigerian bandit conflict. May 6, 2022 Zamfara State 48 Bandits attacked the villages of Damri, Sabon Garin and Kalahe in Zamfara, killing at least 48 people. NUMBER OF PEOPLE KIDNAPPED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS IN NIGERIA FROM 2017 TO 2019 LIST OF CHAOS ATTRIBUTED TO THE EASTERN SECURITY NETWORK (ESN) S/N EVENT DATE LOCATION 1 Three police officers were killed when gunmen attacked Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in Anambra. 31st March 2022 Anambra State 2 The Mbieri Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State was attacked and suspects in police custody released. 8th April 2022 Imo State 3 Suspected hoodlums attacked Umuoba police station in Isiala Ngwa north local government area of Abia state, setting it ablaze and burning down vehicles in the premises. Two officers were killed. 24th February 2022 Abia State 4 A police patrol team in Calabar, Cross River State, South-south Nigeria was attacked. Some officers were killed and their weapons carted away. Two more police stations were raided in Anambra on the same day where four police officers were killed and police vehicles burnt.. 24th February 2022 Cross River State 5 The Njaba Local Government secretariat in the town of Nenasa in Imo State was attacked and military checkpoints along Onitsha road and another around Ugwu Orji in Owerri North Local Government Area were also dismantled by some armed groups. 5th April 2022 Imo State 6 A Divisional Police Station in Ehime Mbano area of Imo State was also set ablaze and detainees were freed 6th April 2022 Imo State 7 The State Police Headquarters and a correctional facility in Owerri, Imo State capital, were hit during coordinated attacks that led to the destruction of properties, targeting of police armory, and escape of over 1,800 inmates. 5th April 2022 Imo State 8 Two police officers and two prison warders were killed in the Aguata area of Anambra State 19th March 2022 Anambra State 9 Four naval officers and three police officers were killed in Oyi and Anaocha Local Government Areas of Anambra state. 18th March 2022 Anambra State 10 three police officers were ambushed and killed at Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. Two rifles belonging to the deceased officers were subsequently taken away 22nd March 2022 Abia State In the first six weeks of 2021, no fewer than 1, 525 persons have died across the country, Vanguard’s investigation and data obtained from the Nigeria Security Tracker, NST, a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa programme, have shown. The 1,525-death figure, which is conservative, covers only reported cases arising from the Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, herdsmen crisis, kidnapping, communal and cult clashes, armed robbery, and brutality of security agents among others. Many security breaches are not reported. It is also difficult to tell the number of abducted victims who die in captivity as unconfirmed reports put the number of those in various kidnap dens across the country at over 5000. South-East – 85 South-South – 103 South-West – 112 North-Central – 155 North-East – 346 North-West – 724