No fewer than 1,111 Nigerians were killed and another 276 persons abducted by non-state actors in the month of June, a report released by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited has disclosed.
The report also revealed that June witnessed a notable de-escalation in overall security breaches compared to the month of May 2025.
According to the report, there was 48.04 percent reduction in security incidents, dropping from 895 in May to 465 in June.
Relatedly, there was 14.27% decrease in fatalities (killing), falling from 1,296 in May to 1,111 in June.
The report also highlighted 74.59 percent decrease in abductions with 276 individuals abducted in June compared to 1,086 in May.
However, despite these reductions, “civilian fatalities remained high, accounting for 72.37% (804 individuals) of the total fatalities in June,” it said.
The report cited farmer-herder conflicts as a significant cause of fatalities in the North-Central region, whereas the North-West experienced the highest number of abductions, with 72.10% of all abductees.
Similarly, the report said the second quarter of 2025 witnessed mixed security trend, noting that a slight 1.95 percent decrease was observed from 2,359 in Q1 to 2,313 in Q2.
It further stated that there was 5.66% increase in fatalities, rising from 3,301 in Q1 to 3,499 in Q2.
“The North-Central, North-West, and North-East regions saw increases of 34.97%, 5.36%, and 12.04% respectively,” it disclosed.
According to the report, abductions there was 11.45% decline with 2,540 abductions in Q2 compared to 2,862 in Q1.
The North-Central, North-West, and North-East all recorded significant decreases in abductions during the period.
The report also recorded 4,672 incidents of security breaches in the first half of 2025.
“Compared to H2 2024, there was a 1.08% decrease. However, compared to H1 2024, there was a 9.21% increase in recorded security incidents.
“A staggering 6,800 fatalities occurred. This represents a 13.67% increase compared to H2 2024 and a significant 19.11% increase compared to H1 2024,” the report disclosed.
According to the report, Zamfara State recorded the highest number of fatalities at 1,088 within the period.
Relatedly, 5,402 individuals were abducted. “This shows a 2.40% decrease compared to H2 2024 but a substantial 30.43% rise compared to H1 2024. Zamfara State also recorded the highest number of abducted persons at 1,755”.
The report also said North-West and North-East regions continued to face persistent security challenges from non-state armed groups, including ideological insurgents and bandits.
It added that the North-Central region also showed increasing severity in security occurrences, particularly in states like Niger, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara, with prevalent abductions, armed attacks, and raids on rural communities.
