After falling somewhat from 2018 to 2020, the number of terrorist attacks in Nigeria reached nearly 600 in 2021. Parts of the country, particularly Northern Nigeria, has been plagued by terrorism over the past years. Zamfara militants were most active in 2021.
Number of terrorist attacks in Nigeria from 2018 to 2021
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US Department of State. (February 27, 2023). Number of terrorist attacks in Nigeria from 2018 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1419550/terrorist-attacks-nigeria/
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