Nigeria Records Surge in Terrorist Attacks, Over 2,200 Killed in 2025
In 2025, Nigeria faced a wave of deadly terrorist attacks, with over 2,200 citizens killed in the first half of the year alone. The attacks, attributed to terrorist groups, bandits, and criminal elements, escalated sharply in the North East, North West, and North Central regions.
The violence spread to other parts of the country, including the Middle Belt and South-South regions. One of the deadliest attacks occurred on June 13, 2025, in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where nearly 200 unarmed farmers and traders were massacred in a single night.
The situation worsened towards the end of the year, with reports of abductions, ransom demands, and organ harvesting, particularly in the North West and North Central regions. The attacks highlighted the ongoing security challenges faced by Nigeria, with various incidents of violence and displacement reported throughout the year.
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