Violence Kills 4,654, Kidnaps 3,141 Across Nigeria in 2025 – Security Report Warns of Escalating Threats
Violent conflicts across Nigeria claimed at least 4,654 lives in 2025, while 3,141 people were kidnapped in 1,274 separate incidents nationwide, according to the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database 2025 released by Nextier Advisory Ltd. on Wednesday. The report, a partnership between Nextier, and SPRONG Programme, titled “Nigeria Security and Conflict Outlook 2026: When Capability Meets…