Nigeria third most terrorised country, says report (Nation)

Nigeria is still the third most terrorised country in the world, according to the 2018 Global Terrorism Index.

The report, released on Wednesday, blamed the spate of terrorism in Nigeria and the “increase in violence involving Fulani extremists, even as deaths committed by Boko Haram are falling”.

Nigeria is ranked only below Iraq and Afghanistan, both in first and second positions.

In 2018 alone, hundreds of Nigerians have been killed in attacks by suspected herdsmen as well as clashes between the herders and farmers/communities.

States worst hit in the attacks are Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, Taraba and others. Read more