"According to Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission, at least 2,266 people were killed by bandits or insurgents in Nigeriaduring the first half of 2025 surpassing the total number of such deaths in all of 2024. "We're seeing nighttime raids, not just against civilians but also against the military. Not just to prevent reinforcement but also shows the tactical approach being used. We are seeing attacks and abductions on highways and farmlands," Malik Samuel, a Senior Researcher with Good Governance Africa, told DW."
"In March 2025, Niger announced its withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), which was mandated to secure the borders in the Lake Chad region. Initially established by Nigeria in 1994, the MNJTF expanded and adopted a more international approach with the participation of its neighbors, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Benin. However, following Niger's military coup in July 2023, which overthrew the democratically elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger pulled out of MNJTF, citing the need to focus on safeguarding the homeland."
Boko Haram has resumed a significant offensive in Nigeria after years of relative decline, driving a surge in deadly attacks. Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission reports at least 2,266 deaths from bandits or insurgents in the first half of 2025, exceeding the total for 2024. Nighttime raids now target civilians and military personnel, with abductions and ambushes on highways and farmlands. A recent attack in Darul Jamal killed at least 60 people. Niger's March 2025 withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force after its 2023 coup has weakened border security, easing smuggling and insurgent logistics.
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