Jan-Date: 2,943 persons kidnapped and 5,800 killed by terrorist

The high rate of insecurity in Nigeria has become a major concern for all citizens as Nigerians now live in fear.

Mass kidnapping in Nigeria could be traced back to the kidnap of Chibok Schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014.

Bandits in North-West Nigeria have seen the dastardly act as a full-time business.

According to a reliable stats provider, between January to June,  2,943 persons have been kidnapped (16 per day.)

The North West has the highest percentage of the number with 1,405, then the North Central with 942, the North East with 210, South-South with 140, South West with 169 and the South East with 77.

These statistics are based on reported cases only.

INSECURITY: TOTAL REPORTED KIDNAPPEES, JAN – JUN 2021

North West: 1,405
North Central: 942
North East: 210
South South: 140
South West: 169
South East: 77

Northern Nigeria: 2,557
Southern Nigeria: 386

Nigeria: 2,943 Kidnappees in 181 days; 16 per day.#StatiSense
(NST/CFR)

— StatiSense (@StatiSense) July 6, 2021

However looking at the casualties, according to the Nigeria Security Tracker security incident report, there have been 5,800 deaths between January and June 2021.

With at least, 32 deaths per day.

DEATHS & KIDNAPPINGS IN THE FIRST-HALF OF 2021

According to Nigeria Security Tracker security incident report, there has been 5,800 deaths and 2,943 kidnappees between January and June 2021.

That’s approximately:
— 32 deaths per day, and
— 17 kidnappees per day#StatiSense

— StatiSense (@StatiSense) July 6, 2021