
Nigeria witnessed the abduction of over 971 individuals in October 2024, as reported by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL).
This alarming statistic marks a significant increase from previous months, highlighting the deteriorating security situation across the country.

The emergence of a new terror group, 'Lakurawa', in the northwestern region has further exacerbated these challenges.
The 'October 2024 Nigeria Security Report' by BSIL reveals that the country experienced 861 security incidents during the month, with a staggering 64.92% attributed to security threats.
The North East and North West regions bore the brunt of these incidents, accounting for 52.03% of the total.
The report also noted a 51% rise in fatalities, underscoring the severity of the situation. Dr. Kabir Adamu, CEO of BSIL, expressed deep concern over the country's "weak and ineffective security management system," which he believes is failing to address the root causes of insecurity.
He pointed out that socio-economic factors, political unrest, and environmental issues are driving the surge in violence. "If it continues at this rate, perhaps what we are likely to get is more fatality in Nigeria in the last 10 months," Adamu warned.
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