Boko Haram

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from August 14 to August 20, 2021.

A wave of defections from Boko Haram are not necessarily an indication of progress in the fight against jihadis in the Lake Chad Basin.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from August 7 to August 13, 2021.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 31 to August 6, 2021.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 24 to July 30, 2021.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 17 to July 23, 2021.

The death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau could lead to a more unified jihadi insurgency in northeast Nigeria.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 10 to July 16, 2021.

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from July 3 to July 9, 2021.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from June 26 to July 2, 2021. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents will be included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.     June 26: Herders killed one and kidnapped one in Offa, Kwara. June 26: The Joint Task Force killed two kidnappers in Koton-Karfe, Kogi. June 27: Two soldiers and thirty-seven Boko Haram militants were killed during a clash in Abadam, Borno. June 27: A masquerade group killed one at a mosque in Osogbo, Osun. June 27: Gunmen killed three in Bassa, Plateau. June 28: Police killed three in Ogo-Oluwa, Oyo. June 28: Police killed one student during a protest in Jema'a, Kaduna. June 29: Bandits killed a Zamfara lawmaker and kidnapped two others in Faskari, Katsina. June 29: Hunters and police officers killed two kidnapers in Okehi, Kogi. June 30: Kidnappers abducted eight ceramic workers in Ajaokuta, Kogi. June 30: Vigilantes killed three kidnappers in Lokoja, Kogi. June 30: A communal clash resulted in three deaths in Lavun, Niger State. June 18–June 30: Nigerian troops killed seventy-three Boko Haram militants (estimated at seven unaccounted for by reported incidents) in Borno. July 1: Security forces killed five at Sunday Igboho's residence in Ibadan, Oyo and kidnapped his wife along with others (estimated at five kidnapped total). July 1: Robbers killed one police officer at a bank in Moba, Ekiti. July 1: Gunmen killed seven herdsmen in Jos South, Plateau. July 2: Bandits kidnapped thirteen in Chikun, Kaduna. July 2: Three police officers and twenty-eight Boko Haram militants were killed during a clash in Kaga, Borno.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from June 19 to June 25, 2021. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents are included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.     June 19: Gunmen killed a radio presenter in Ibadan, Oyo. June 19: Fifteen bandits and one military personnel were killed during a clash in Kontagora, Niger State. June 19: Bandits killed an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osei, Ondo. June 20: Police killed fourteen bandits in Katsina-Ala, Benue. June 20: Nigerian troops killed six Boko Haram militants in Bama, Borno. June 20: A police inspector killed five civilians in Enugu, Enugu. June 20: Nigerian troops killed twenty Boko Haram militants in Kaga, Borno. June 20: Kidnappers killed one and abducted three in Obi, Nassarawa. June 20: Gunmen killed three in Ibadan South-East, Ondo. June 20: Thirty vigilantes and "several" (estimated at ten) bandits were killed during a clash in Magama, Niger State. June 21: Police foiled a kidnapping, killing one bandit in Igabi, Kaduna. June 22: Kidnappers abducted two in Ido, Oyo. June 22: Police killed one kidnapper in Uhunmwonde, Edo. June 22: Boko Haram killed two in Tillaberi, Niger while Nigerien troops killed three Boko Haram militants in Bosso, Niger. June 23: Bandits killed one and kidnapped thirty-three in Kachia, Kaduna. June 23: Kidnappers abducted nine in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). June 23: Suspected herdsmen killed three in Gassol, Taraba. June 23: Suspected herdsmen killed one in Egbeda, Oyo. June 24: A special taskforce killed five bandits in Rafi, Niger State. June 24: Kidnappers killed two in Jos East, Plateau. June 25: Kidnappers abducted "many" (estimated at twenty) in Kajuru, Kaduna. June 25: Nigerian troops killed "scores" (estimated at forty) of bandits in Talata-Mafara, Zamfara. June 25: Police killed "several" (estimated at thirty total) bandits in Ikeduru Local Government Area (LGA), Oguta LGA, and Ideato North LGA in Imo. June 25: Boko Haram kidnapped "many" (estimated at twenty) in Kaga, Borno.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from June 12 to June 18, 2021. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents are included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.     June 12: Herdsmen killed one and kidnapped six in Nkanu East, Enugu. June 12: Seven soldiers and an "unkown number" (estimated at seven as well) of gunmen were killed during a clash in Ohafia, Abia. June 12: Kidnappers abducted twelve in Zaria, Kaduna. June 12: Nigerian Air Force airstrikes killed "scores" of bandits (estimated at forty) and two civilians in Rijau, Niger State. June 13: Gunmen killed twelve in Josh South Local Government Area (LGA) and five in Bassa LGA in Plateau. June 13: Kidnappers abducted one in Owerri West LGA and one in Nwangele LGA in Imo. June 13: Bandits killed six police officers and two others while police killed "several" (estimated at ten) bandits in Bakura, Zamfara. June 13: Communal violence led to eleven deaths in Agatu, Benue. June 14: Gunmen killed one and kidnapped two Chinese expatriates in Wukari, Taraba. June 14: Bandits killed five and kidnapped ten in Rafi, Niger State. June 14: Vigilantes killed six in Awka, Anambra. June 15: Three soldiers and seven Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) militants were killed during a clash in Damboa, Borno. June 15: Gunmen killed five security personnel in Maradun, Zamfara. June 15: Bandits kidnapped fifteen in Chikun, Kaduna. June 16: Attackers beheaded two in Orsu, Imo. June 16: Kidnappers abducted four Chinese expatriates and killed one police inspector in Odeda, Ogun. June 16: Kidnappers killed two and abducted two in Akoko North-West, Ondo. June 16: Suspected herdsmen killed one and kidnapped six in Isi-Uzo, Enugu. June 17: Bandits killed one police officer and abducted 102 from a school in Yauri, Kebbi; troops then killed "scores" (estimated at forty) of the fleeing bandits. June 17: A gang war resulted in eleven deaths in Ibadan, Oyo. June 17: Bandits killed two and kidnapped fourteen in Chikun, Kaduna. June 18: Communal violence led to ten deaths in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi. June 18: Bandits killed twenty-nine in Gusau, Zamfara. June 18: Three of the kidnapped students were killed during a clash between bandits and vigilantes in Sakaba, Kebbi. June 18: Bandits killed two and kidnapped twenty in Chikun, Kaduna.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from June 5 to June 11, 2021. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents are included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.     June 5: Gunmen killed six in Danmusa, Katsina. June 5: Bandits killed one police officer and forty farmers in Bungudu, Zamfara. June 6: Police officers killed five attackers during an assault on a police station in Owerri, Imo. June 6: Suspected herdsmen killed twenty in Ibarapa North, Oyo. June 6: Bandits killed thirty in Zurmi, Zamfara. June 6: Bandits killed thirty in Agatu, Benue. June 7: Suspected herdsmen killed three in Imeko-Afon, Ogun. June 7: Bandits killed three in Igabi, Kaduna. June 8: Suspected herdsmen killed four in Asa, Kwara. June 8: Police officers killed two kidnappers in Ajaokuta, Kogi. June 8: Nigerian troops killed six Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) militants in Dikwa, Borno. June 9: Kidnappers abducted a University of Jos lecturer in Jos North, Plateau. June 9: Herdsmen killed three in Asa, Kwara. June 9: Suspected herdsmen killed six in Katsina-Ala, Benue. June 10: Suspected herdsmen killed five in Makurdi, Benue. June 10: Gunmen killed one police inspector during an attack on a police station in Idemili South, Anambra. June 10: Kidnappers killed one and abducted ten from a school in Zaria, Kaduna. June 10: Kidnappers abducted four in Ibadan, Oyo. June 10: Bandits killed ninety-three in Zurmi, Zamfara. June 10: Suspected herdsmen kidnapped fifteen in Okigwe, Imo. June 11: Herdsmen kidnapped a farmer in Ikole, Ekiti. June 11: Bandits killed one in Yola South, Adamawa. June 11: Suspected herdsmen killed six in Keana, Nassarawa.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 29 to June 4, 2021. 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 29: Police repelled an assault on a police station, killing four attackers in Oguta, Imo. May 29: A former advisor to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was killed in Owerri, Imo. May 29: Two police officers and eight Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members were killed during an attack on a police station in Umuahia North, Abia. May 29: Electoral violence resulted in five deaths in Surulere, Lagos. May 30: Police officers killed ten gang members in Enugu, Enugu. May 30: Bandits kidnapped 208 and killed two at a school in Rafi, Niger State. May 30: Sectarian violence led to fifty deaths in Ebonyi, Ebonyi. May 30: Pirates killed two in Asari Toru, Rivers. May 30: Herdsmen killed nine in Isi-Uzo, Enugu. May 31: Bandits killed one police officer and fifteen civilians while five bandits were killed by vigilantes in Mariga, Niger State. May 31: One police officer, three civilians, and three bandits were killed during an attack in Jibia, Katsina. May 31: Gunmen killed three in Oru East, Imo. May 31: Boko Haram killed seven soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno. May 31: Three police officers were killed by unknown attackers in Enugu, Enugu. June 1: Bandits killed four in Jema'a Local Government Area (LGA), one in Giwa LGA, and one in Birnin-Gwari LGA in Kaduna. June 1: Police officers killed three gunrunners in Sabon Birni, Sokoto. June 2: Nigerian troops killed fifty Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) militants in Damboa, Borno. June 2: Robbers killed four police officers and three civilians in Isokan and Irewole LGAs in Osun. June 2: Police killed five bandits in Kurfi, Katsina. June 3: One police officer, four attackers, and two civilians were killed during a clash in Owerri, Imo. June 3: Bandits killed twelve in Gusau LGA and ten in Anka LGA in Zamfara. June 3: Pirates killed two in Degema, Rivers. June 3: Bandits killed eight in Danko Wasagu, Kebbi. June 4: Bandits killed two in Chikun LGA and three in Igabi LGA in Kaduna. June 4: Soldiers killed a Department of State Services (DSS) operative in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti. June 4: Police killed five robbers in Logo, Benue. June 4: Herdsmen killed one in Ibarapa North, Oyo. June 4: Herdsmen killed two and kidnapped one in Logo, Benue.

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 22 to May 28, 2021. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents are included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.     May 22: Two police officers and "several" (estimated at ten) bandits were killed in a shootout in Gusau, Zamfara. May 22: Bandits killed eight in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA), nine in Zurmi LGA, and ten in Kaura-Namode LGA in Zamfara. May 22: Sectarian violence led to one hundred deaths in Katsina-Ala, Benue. May 23: One police officer and one attacker were killed during an attack on a police station in Ebonyi, Ebonyi. May 23: Police killed four attackers during an assault on an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Awka, Anambra. May 23: Gunmen killed eight in Jos South LGA, eight in Riyom LGA, and six in Wase LGA in Plateau. May 23: Herdsmen killed five in Takum, Taraba. May 23: Bandits killed twenty-one vigilantes in Rabah, Sokoto. May 24: Bandits killed ten while police officers repelled the attack, killing ten bandits in Bungudu, Zamfara. May 24: Bandits kidnapped fifteen in Tafa, Niger State. May 25: Gunmen killed five police officers during an attack on a police station in Ezeagu, Enugu. May 25: Police killed two bandits in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo. May 25: Bandits killed one and kidnapped one in Sabon Birni, Sokoto. May 26: Gunmen killed one police officer in Oshimili North, Delta. May 26: Boko Haram kidnapped "some" (estimated at ten) in Kaga, Borno. May 26: Police officers killed five bandits in Batsari, Katsina. May 26: Land grabbers killed two in Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun. May 27: Herdsmen killed thirty-six in Katsina-Ala LGA and seven in Gwer West LGA in Benue. May 27: Herdsmen killed twelve in Gassol LGA and two in Bali LGA in Taraba. May 27: Security operatives killed seven Eastern Security Network (ESN) members in Eleme, Rivers. May 27: Bandits killed three while two bandits were also killed in Giwa LGA, bandits killed four in Igabi LGA, and bandits killed one in Chikun LGA in Kaduna. May 28: Bandits killed twenty across the Wushishi and Lavun LGAs in Niger State. May 28: Three police officers and two attackers were killed during an assault on a police station in Ukwuani, Delta. May 28: Nigerian troops killed ten Boko Haram militants in Kala/Balge, Borno. May 28: Gunmen killed five soldiers in Ihiala, Anambra. May 28: A Boko Haram attack in Diffa, Niger resulted in the deaths of three militants, four Nigerien soldiers, and four civilians. May 28: Kidnappers abducted "many" (estimated at ten) around Kachia LGA, Kaduna.