According to a budget implementation report for January to June 2024, accessed through Open Treasury, the money spent on combating insecurity is about 42.80 percent from the total appropriation of N2.41 trillion.
Reports indicates that over 5,800 Nigerians have lost their lives in terrorist attacks and more than 4,300 citizens were abducted within the first seven months of 2024.
Data from Beacon Consulting, a local intelligence organization shows that fatalities occurred across 574 Local Government Areas nationwide.
A regional analysis highlights that the North-East experienced the highest toll, with 2,223 deaths, accounting for 33 percent of total incidents. In this region, 1,609 individuals died, and 614 faced kidnapping in 88 councils.
The North-West recorded attacks in 125 councils, resulting in 2,023 deaths and 2,607 abductions. The North-Central region saw incidents in 96 councils, with 1,102 fatalities and 847 kidnappings.
In the South-West, 106 councils reported attacks, leading to 434 deaths and 93 abductions. The South-South experienced 275 deaths and 145 abductions across 81 councils, while the South-East reported 358 fatalities and 42 abductions in 78 Local Government Areas.
Insecurity poses significant challenges to socio-economic development in Nigeria, affecting various life aspects.
The threats of violence and crime stem from multiple sources, including terrorism, banditry, cattle rustling, and kidnapping for ransom.
