A security risk management and intelligence consulting company, Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited, BSIL, has revealed that no fewer than 971 Nigerians were abducted across the country in October 2024.
The company made this known in its October 2024 ‘Nigeria Security Report’ on Tuesday.
It also revealed that data collected indicated that the country recorded a 51% rise in fatalities and 24.42% increase in abductions.
“The number of individuals abducted increased from 807 in September 2024 to 971 in October 2024, marking a 20.32% increase and a shift from the 11.03% decline recorded in September 2024.
“The North West was the hardest hit, with 83.83% of all abductions occurring in this region, while the South West region experienced the least number of abductions with 0.21%,” part of the statement read.