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Insecurity: Over 5000 Casualties, 3110 kidnapping between Jan 2023- March 2024- Nextier Report
Insecurity: Over 5000 Casualties, 3110 kidnapping between Jan 2023- March 2024- Nextier Report
By: Michael Mike
Nextier, in its first quarter 2024 Nigeria Violent Conflicts Report on Wednesday, said there are 5,319 casualties, 3,110 kidnap victims, 1,500 Incidents of violent conflict between January 2023 and March 2024,
The organisation’s Senior Policy Research Analyst, Kenn Maduagwu while presenting the report in Abuja, lamented that despite decline in Boko Haram’s insurgency, the continued threat from ISWAP, evolving tactics, and underlying vulnerabilities has shown that terrorism remains a significant concern in Nigeria for 2024.
He said: “While fatalities have decreased in 2023, the overall toll remains significant. The conflict has resulted in widespread displacement of people. Which can exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and push families deeper into poverty.”
The report also showed gunmen attacks, banditry, farmer-herder conflict and kidnapping remain high risk conflicts across the country while civil unrest, maritime piracy, armed robbery, secessionism and communal clashes are low risk conflicts witnessed in the country.
“criminal gangs and terrorist groups will continue to use ransom kidnap as a means to finance their operations. The current ongoing agitation and government response might persist without significant changes, potentially leading to prolonged tension and instability,” the report stated.
Ndubuisi Nwokolo, a Partner at Nextier lamented the multifaceted impact of the conflicts, ranging from economic devastation to threats on education and humanitarian crises.
He said: “Nigeria’s ongoing violent conflicts have inflicted severe wounds on the nation’s economy, impacting livelihoods, food production, infrastructure, and overall development.”
“Prolonged insecurity erodes trust in government institutions. When the state fails to protect citizens, it risks losing legitimacy. As a consequence, ethnic militias and other non-state armed groups have emerged, operating in various regions,” he said.
Insecurity: Over 5000 Casualties, 3110 kidnapping between Jan 2023- March 2024- Nextier Report
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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