Over 50 thousand crimes against persons were reported in Nigeria in the course of 2017. The largest number of cases was related to assault, which reached over 24 thousand people. The number of homicides in Nigeria is quite high, with 3,219 murders, 120 manslaughters, and 771 attempted murders.
Number of offences against persons reported in Nigeria in 2017, by type
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NBS (Nigeria). (June 29, 2018). Number of offences against persons reported in Nigeria in 2017, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200261/number-of-offences-against-person/
NBS (Nigeria). "Number of offences against persons reported in Nigeria in 2017, by type." Chart. June 29, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200261/number-of-offences-against-person/
NBS (Nigeria). (2018). Number of offences against persons reported in Nigeria in 2017, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200261/number-of-offences-against-person/
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