Borno
Borno State experienced the highest level of violence, with numerous deadly attacks by Boko Haram.
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MARCH 2026 Boko Haram Intensifies Attacks in Borno, Targeting Military and CiviliansMarch 2026 witnessed a significant escalation in violence, predominantly led by Boko Haram in Borno State. INCIDENTS777 FATALITIES3,144 VICTIMS7,277 critical OSINT-DERIVED · GENERATED 20/05/2026, 18:05:32 WAT National DashboardBoko Haram Intensifies Attacks in Borno, Targeting Military and Civilians INCIDENTS 777 FATALITIES 3,144 VICTIMS 7,277 STATES AFFECTED 5 Incident intensity by stateMost affected statesBorno 134 · 1678 Benue 57 · 250 Plateau 56 · 404 Kwara 46 · 180 Katsina 19 · 104 INCIDENTS · FATALITIES 6-month national trendThreat levellow moderate elevated high critical ↑ DETERIORATED (30) BornoPlateauBenueKatsinaYobeNigerKadunaKwaraCross RiverZamfaraOndoTarabaLagosKanoSokotoNasarawaDeltaOyoEnuguEdoBauchiRiversImoKogiEbonyiOsunKebbiFctAkwa IbomAnambra ↓ IMPROVED (1) Adamawa Top IncidentsHighest-impact events recorded this month
State DetailMost active states this month Borno134 INC1678 KIA 2OCT 1NOV 4DEC 0JAN 1FEB 139MAR Borno State experienced the highest level of violence, with numerous deadly attacks by Boko Haram. Military EngagementsCivic Impact and Displacement Plateau56 INC404 KIA 4OCT 0NOV 3DEC 0JAN 24FEB 59MAR Plateau State saw a significant increase in violent incidents, causing major concern for local security. Community and Security Tensions Benue57 INC250 KIA 4OCT 3NOV 1DEC 0JAN 2FEB 58MAR In Benue State, there was a noticeable uptick in violent incidents, including attacks on communities. Community Attacks Kwara46 INC180 KIA 3OCT 0NOV 4DEC 0JAN 5FEB 47MAR Kwara State experienced a dramatic increase in violent incidents, highlighted by a massacre in Woro. Massacre in Woro Katsina19 INC104 KIA 0OCT 1NOV 0DEC 0JAN 1FEB 19MAR Katsina State witnessed a rise in fatalities due to increased militant activities. Militant Activities OutlookApril 2026 ⚠ CONFLICT RISK ALERTS
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↑ DETERIORATED SITUATIONS Borno. Massive increase in terrorist attacks and fatalities, particularly by Boko Haram. Plateau. Significant rise in violence and fatalities, stressing local security frameworks. Benue. Sharp increase in violent incidents, indicating a worsening security situation. Katsina. Marked increase in fatalities due to escalated attacks. Yobe. Increase in violent incidents and fatalities, highlighting growing instability. Niger. Rising number of incidents and fatalities, indicating deteriorating security. Kaduna. Increased incidents and fatalities, reflecting a tense security environment. Kwara. Significant increase in incidents, though fatalities slightly decreased. Cross River. Rise in violent incidents and fatalities, signaling growing conflict. Zamfara. Increased incidents and fatalities, pointing to escalating violence. Ondo. Significant increase in incidents and fatalities, highlighting security challenges. Taraba. Increase in incidents and fatalities, indicating a worsening conflict scenario. Lagos. Rise in incidents and fatalities, underscoring emerging security threats. Kano. Increase in incidents and fatalities, reflecting heightened security concerns. Sokoto. Increase in incidents and fatalities, indicating growing instability. Nasarawa. Rise in incidents and fatalities, pointing to an escalating conflict. Delta. Significant increase in incidents, though fatalities remained low. Oyo. Sharp increase in incidents, though fatalities remained low. Enugu. Increase in incidents and fatalities, highlighting security challenges. Edo. Significant increase in incidents, though fatalities slightly increased. Bauchi. Increase in incidents and fatalities, indicating a tense security situation. Rivers. Rise in incidents and fatalities, highlighting emerging security threats. Imo. Increase in incidents and fatalities, reflecting growing security concerns. Kogi. Increase in incidents and fatalities, indicating a worsening conflict scenario. Ebonyi. Increase in incidents and fatalities, signaling growing conflict. Osun. Increase in incidents, though fatalities remained low. Kebbi. Increase in incidents, though fatalities slightly increased. Fct. Increase in incidents, though fatalities slightly increased. Akwa Ibom. Increase in incidents, though fatalities slightly decreased. Anambra. Increase in incidents, though fatalities remained stable. ↓ IMPROVED SITUATIONS Adamawa. Decrease in incidents and significant reduction in fatalities, indicating improved security measures. OpenWatch Nigeria compiles this brief from open-source reporting on security incidents across Nigeria. Figures are OSINT-derived and may revise as reporting matures. Map geometry: @svg-maps/nigeria (CC BY 4.0). |