A fresh security report from Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL) has revealed concerning trends in Nigeria’s security situation for 2024, indicating significant increases in incidents, deaths, and kidnappings compared to the previous year. The report analyzed security data from December 2024, the fourth quarter (Q4), the latter half of the year, and the entire year, underscoring the urgent need for tactical and collaborative measures to address the country’s escalating security challenges.
In December 2024, Nigeria recorded 674 incidents, 708 deaths, and 671 kidnappings across 258 local government areas. While this represented a slight decrease in incidents and fatalities compared to November, the report highlighted ongoing violence in the North West and North East regions, where non-state armed groups increasingly employed improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
During the fourth quarter, there was an 11.31% decrease in security incidents compared to the third quarter. However, fatalities rose by 15.33%, indicating that attacks had become more lethal. Violence intensified in the South East, exacerbating regional disparities throughout the country.
The latter half of 2024 witnessed a troubling 33.63% increase in kidnappings compared to the first half, with the North West and North Central regions remaining hotspots for such crimes. Despite these challenges, the North East made notable progress in counterinsurgency efforts.
Overall, 2024 marked a year of intensification for Nigeria, with a 38.16% increase in security incidents, a 20.12% rise in deaths, and a staggering 138.99% increase in kidnappings compared to 2023. The North West and North Central regions bore the brunt of these issues, while separatist violence surged in the South East.
BSIL’s report emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to address insecurity, calling for action from both the government and the public.
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