Nigeria’s Rising Death Toll: 6,931 Killed Under Tinubu’s 10-Month Leadership. See breakdown.
Since assuming power last May, a staggering total of 6,931 lives have been lost across Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, according to reports by Vanguard, citing media sources. This alarming figure underscores the gravity of the security crisis gripping the nation.
Comparatively, during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first ten months in office from May 2015 to March 2016, Nigeria witnessed the loss of 8,356 lives to insecurity. Similarly, during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s initial ten months as elected president from May 2011 to March 2012, insecurity claimed 2,059 lives.
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These statistics, sourced from the Nigeria Security Tracker (NST), a Council on Foreign Relations Africa program project, illustrate the devastating impact of violence in Nigeria driven by political, economic, or social grievances. However, it is crucial to note that these figures may be conservative, as some killings often go underreported or entirely unreported.
Recent months have seen a surge in military operations targeting terrorists and bandits. In January 2024, troops reportedly killed 266 terrorists and bandits, while in February 2024, they neutralized 974 terrorists. Despite these efforts, recurring attacks by bandits continue to ravage states such as Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, as well as various North-East and North-Central regions, resulting in the deaths and kidnappings of thousands.
The South-Eastern states, grappling with violence perpetrated by unknown gunmen, and regions in the South-South and parts of the South-West, plagued by criminal gangs and armed herders, have also borne the brunt of the escalating insecurity.
The breakdown of fatalities during Tinubu’s tenure paints a grim picture, with each month witnessing significant loss of lives. May 2023 recorded 587 deaths, followed by June with 690, July with 620, and subsequent months continuing the disturbing trend. February 2024 marked the highest death toll at 1,374, further emphasizing the severity of the crisis.
The breakdown of how 2,059 individuals were killed during Jonathan’s first ten months.
May 2011 – 29
June 2011 – 59
July 2011 – 94
Aug 2011 – 131
Sept 2011 – 109
Oct 2011 -72
Nov 2011 – 254
Dec 2011 – 348
Jan 2012 – 418
Feb 2012 – 226
Mar 2012 – 319
Total———2,059
The death toll during Buhari’s first ten months”
May 2015 -767
June 2015 -808
July 2015 -1,299
Aug 2015 – 790
Sept 2015 – 514
Oct 2015 – 826
Nov 2015 – 510
Dec 2015 – 809
Jan 2016 – 484
Feb 2016 – 1,076
Mar 2016 – 468
Total ———8,356
The breakdown shows that 6,931 persons were killed under Tinubu in 10 months.
May 2023 – 587
June 2023 – 690
July 2023 – 620
Aug 2023 – 682
Sept 2023 – 527
Oct 2023- 621
Nov 2023 – 869
Dec 2023 – 837
Jan 2024 – 666
Feb 2024 – 1,374
Mar 2024- 432
Total————6,931
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