79,323 Killed, 34,773 Abducted in Nigeria (2020-2025)

The Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) released a report indicating that from 2020 to 2025, Nigeria experienced 79,323 killings and 34,773 abductions due to terror-related violence. The report, presented by senior research analyst Fran Vierhout in Plateau State, highlights an average of seven attacks per day, resulting in approximately 36 deaths daily.

The data challenges the perception that Boko Haram and ISWAP are the primary drivers of violence, revealing that 42,033 civilians and security forces were killed by these groups, while Fulani militia were responsible for 44 civilian deaths. The report also notes that Christians faced higher risks of abduction and violence compared to Muslims, with 28,551 Christians and 13,224 Muslims abducted during this period.

The findings emphasize the need to distinguish between the Fulani militia and the broader Fulani ethnic group, as the majority are not involved in violence.