Insecurity in Nigeria has worsened. In the north-east region, despite gains recorded by the military, the activities of jihadist terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province have continued unabated.
In the north-west and north-central regions, armed bandits continue to unleash mayhem on local communities. The number of kidnappings and demands for ransom has risen, as have killings and sexual violence.
