Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most t+rrorism-affected country in the world, according to the latest Global Te+rorism Index (GTI) report, which recorded a significant rise in vi%lent incidents and fatalities across the country in 2025.
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The report revealed that terr+rist att@cks increased sharply during the year, with the number of recorded incidents climbing to 171, marking a notable rise compared to the previous year. Fatalities linked to terr+rism also surged, reflecting worsening security challenges despite ongoing counter-terr+rism efforts.
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Analysts attributed the increase to intensified activities by extremist groups and expanding vi%lence in affected regions, contributing to Nigeria’s higher global ranking. The findings place Nigeria among countries experiencing the most severe impacts of terr+rism worldwide, based on factors such as att@cks, d+aths, inj¥ries, and overall societal impact.
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