Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: January 28-February 3

Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from January 28 to February 3, 2023. This update also represents violence related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. These incidents are included in the Nigeria Security Tracker.

• January 28: Gunmen killed three police officers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi.  
• January 28: Gunmen killed two soldiers in Nkanu East, Enugu. 
• January 28: Nigerian troops killed thirty-two Boko Haram militants in Konduga, Borno. 
• January 28: Herders killed twelve in Kwande, Benue. 
• January 28: Gunmen killed two in Aboh-Mbaise, Imo.  
• January 29: Communal violence led to two deaths in Logo, Benue.  
• January 30: Herders killed five in Guma, Benue. 
• January 30: Electoral violence resulted in one death in Misau, Bauchi. 
• January 30: Bandits killed three and abducted six in Jibia, Katsina. 
• January 31: Herders killed three police officers in Gwer West, Benue. 
• February 1: Gunmen killed one during an attack on a police station and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Idemili South, Anambra. 
• February 2: Bandits killed forty-one vigilantes in Bakori, Katsina. 
• February 2: Gunmen killed a judge in court in Oguta, Imo. 
• February 2: Gunmen killed one officer and one vigilante in Idemili North, Anambra. 
• February 3: Gunmen killed three and abducted three in Biase, Cross River. 
• February 3: Gunmen killed two in Lere, Kaduna. 
• February 3: Gunmen killed three security operatives in Nijikoka, Anambra. 
• February 3: Bandits killed forty-three vigilantes and abducted fifteen women in Kankara, Katsina. 
• February 3: Kidnappers killed seven abductees in Bali, Taraba.