Post-election Nigeria: attacks dip, fatalities rise in seven northern states

ACLED data across 17,114 records in seven northern Nigerian states shows a slight decline in recorded attacks on civilians in the six months after the 2023 presidential election, but estimated fatalities increased. The divergence suggests attacks are becoming more lethal, possibly due to shifts in tactics or targeting. This indicates a worsening security situation despite a reduction in incident frequency.

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