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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 6 – May 12
May 15, 2017 2:22 pm (EST)
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Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 6 to May 12, 2017. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents will be included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.
- May 6: Gunmen abducted two in Akwanga, Nasarawa.
- May 6: Gunmen killed two in Obio/Akpor, Rivers.
- May 7: Sectarian violence led to fifteen deaths in Logo, Benue.
- May 8: Religious violence led to four deaths in Kaduna South, Kaduna.
- May 8: Sectarian violence led to three deaths in Abakaliki, Ebonyi.
- May 8: Herdsmen killed four policemen in Ethiope East, Delta.
- May 10: Herdsmen killed six in Logo, Benue and two in Buruku, Benue.
- May 11: Herdsmen killed seven in Ndokwa East, Delta.
- May 12: Police killed five kidnappers in Ughelli South, Delta.
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