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Insecurity Claims 1,420 Lives, 537 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in Q1 2025
Insecurity Claims 1,420 Lives, 537 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in Q1 2025
Nigeria continues to face a deepening security crisis, with 1,420 people killed and 537 others kidnapped in various incidents across the country in the first quarter of 2025 alone. This is according to data from *HumAngle’s* March 2025 Conflict Tracker, cited by *WikkiTimes*.
The report documented 475 insecurity incidents nationwide between January and March, spanning all six geopolitical zones. However, the brunt of the violence was borne by the northern part of the country, particularly the Northwest and North-Central regions. These two zones accounted for nearly half of all recorded incidents and over 50% of the total fatalities.
### Northern Nigeria Remains Epicenter of Violence
The data paints a grim picture of the security situation in northern Nigeria. In March alone, the region recorded 243 out of 363 reported deaths. The Northwest zone reported the highest casualties, with 130 deaths, followed by the North-Central with 94 and the Northeast with 19. This accounts for nearly 67% of all fatalities nationwide for the month.
The high levels of violence in the North have been attributed to a range of factors including banditry, terrorism, communal clashes, and attacks by armed groups. States like Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, and Borno continue to be hotspots for deadly attacks and mass abductions, with rural communities particularly vulnerable.
In addition to killings and kidnappings, the report noted a rise in displacement and destruction of property, further compounding the humanitarian crisis in affected areas.
### Southern Nigeria Also Affected
While the North remains the worst hit, insecurity is far from being a regional issue. The South also recorded significant casualties, albeit at a lower scale. In March, the South-West zone reported 52 deaths, the South-South recorded 50, and the South-East 18—bringing the total southern death toll for the month to 120.
In the southern regions, insecurity often takes the form of cult clashes, armed robbery, political violence, and occasional communal disputes. In the South-East, the activities of separatist groups and their confrontations with security agencies have continued to claim lives and destabilize communities.
### A National Crisis Without Adequate Response
Security analysts and civil society groups have repeatedly raised concerns over the federal government’s perceived lack of decisive and coordinated response to the growing insecurity. Despite increased military operations and repeated assurances from security agencies, the crisis has shown little sign of abating.
The HumAngle report underscores what many Nigerians already feel—an ongoing cycle of violence with limited accountability and inconsistent protection for civilians. It also calls into question the effectiveness of existing security strategies and the need for a more inclusive, community-driven approach to peacebuilding.
### The Human Cost
Beyond the numbers, the human cost of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is staggering. Families are torn apart, livelihoods destroyed, and entire communities displaced. Many victims of kidnappings remain unaccounted for, with families often forced to pay ransoms amid silence from authorities.
As the country approaches the mid-year mark, the figures from the first quarter serve as a sobering reminder of the urgency with which Nigeria’s security architecture needs reform, and the importance of placing citizens’ safety at the heart of national policy.
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