Nigeria: 842 Killed, 279 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in May

Nigeria: 842 Killed, 279 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in May

No fewer than 842 people were killed and 279 others abducted in 156 violent incidents recorded across Nigeria in May 2026, according to fresh data from Nextier's Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database.

279 Kidnapped, 842 Killed in Nigeria in May – Report

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A new report has revealed that no fewer than 279 people were kidnapped across Nigeria in May 2026, while 842 people lost their lives in 156 violent incidents recorded during the month. The figures were released by Nextier through its Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database and show a worsening security situation in the […] The post 279 Kidnapped, 842 Killed in Nigeria in May – Report first appeared on African Examiner.

279 kidnapped, 842 killed in Nigeria as may violence surges —

Researchers Jamilu Musa and Chukwuma Okoli also warned that peacebuilding efforts in Nigeria are difficult to measure properly. They said many programmes are carried out, but it is not always clear if they are actually making communities safer.

Nigeria Logged 842 Deaths, 279 Kidnappings in May – Report

No fewer than 279 persons were kidnapped across Nigeria in May 2026, while 156 violent incidents resulted in 842 deaths. The figures are contained in new data from Nextier’s Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database, according to a statement released on Sunday. The data indicates a worsening security situation, with violent incidents rising by 51.5 per cent, casualties increasing by 90.1 per cent, and kidnappings climbing by 19.7 per cent compared to M…