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Banditry & Kidnapping in North-West Nigeria

This chart describes deaths, victims and number of kidnapping incidents in North-west Nigeria. Kaduna has the highest cases of deaths, victims, and kidnappings in northwest Nigeria from 2018 to 2023, highlighting it as the region most affected by insecurity. Zamfara and Katsina also report significant incidents, indicating a persistent threat in the northwestern corridor. States like Kano, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Jigawa show relatively lower figures, suggesting varied levels of insecurity across the region.

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banditry and kidnapping in northwest nigeria 2018 to 2023

Source: Nigeria Risk Index

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