At least 316 people have been killed in terrorist attacks across 16 Nigerian states between November 26, 2025, and February 5, 2026, according to data released by TheCable Index on Saturday.
The infographic report, titled “Number of people killed in terrorist attacks on communities by states”, highlights the continuing insecurity facing several parts of the country, with Kwara State recording the highest number of fatalities during the period under review.
According to the data, Kwara State recorded the highest number of fatalities with 75 deaths, followed by Borno and Niger states with 52 deaths each, highlighting ongoing security challenges across Nigeria’s North-East and North-Central regions. Plateau State accounted for 31 deaths, while Taraba State recorded 17 fatalities during the period under review.
Meanwhile, separate reports indicate that at least 162 people were killed in coordinated attacks on the Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State. Officials and humanitarian sources said the gunmen targeted residents after they resisted extremist demands, with homes and shops destroyed and several people abducted during the assault.
Other states listed in the index include Sokoto (15 deaths), Adamawa (14), Katsina (13), Benue (12), and Zamfara (11). Kano State recorded seven deaths, while Kogi and Oyo states each reported five fatalities. Nasarawa State recorded three deaths, and Anambra and Gombe states reported two deaths each during the period.
TheCable Index noted that the figures were compiled from local news reports, reflecting incidents of terrorist attacks on communities across the affected states.
The data paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s security situation, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities that continue to bear the brunt of violent attacks.
Despite repeated assurances by security agencies and the federal government, the latest figures raise fresh concerns about the effectiveness of current security strategies and the urgent need for stronger protection of lives and communities nationwide.
A Reuters report on Sunday also highlighted the worsening security situation in Nigeria after gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early-morning attack on a cleric’s residence in Kaduna State.
The assault, which took place in Kauru district, came days after security forces rescued 166 worshippers abducted in separate church attacks elsewhere in the state. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan identified the abducted priest as Reverend Nathaniel Asuwaye, parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Karku, stating that the attack began around 3:20 a.m. local time and that several people were taken.
A Kaduna police spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying, “Security agents exchanged gunfire with the bandits, killed some of them, and unfortunately two soldiers and a police officer lost their lives.”
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