By: Adeosun Ewatomi
Nigeria's worsening security crisis took a dangerous turn in October 2024, as nearly 1,000 people were abducted, and over 1,500 residents lost their lives across the country, according to the 'October 2024 Nigeria Security Report' by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL), a security risk management and intelligence consulting company.
The report revealed a deterioration of security metrics, with a 51% rise in fatalities and a 24.42% increase in abductions compared to the previous month. The data showed that the country recorded 861 security incidents, of which 64.92% (559) were attributed to security threats, 24.79% (215) were security forces operations, and 4.99% (43) were safety incidents.
The breakdown further revealed that 1,545 fatalities were recorded, with 67.70% attributed to civilian deaths, 25.89% to criminals/non-state armed groups, and 6.40% to security forces. Additionally, 971 individuals were abducted during this period.
The report warned that the rising numbers suggested that 2024 was likely to be the worst year in security performance in about a decade, with the North East and North West regions being the most affected, accounting for 52.03% of the total incidents, while the South East reported the fewest incidents at 7.78%.
The security firm emphasized that the security crisis was marked mainly by developments associated with violent activities, including killings and kidnapping for ransom by non-state armed groups, criminal gangs, cult groups, and armed ethnic militias, as well as social unrest in the form of protests and labor action triggered by the harsh socio-economic circumstances in the country and political activities.
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