Nigeria, May 18 -- At least 64 people were killed and 17 others abducted in 11 Nigerian states in the past week, a review of the events by PREMIUM TIMES has shown.

An analysis of media reports, including social media posts by reliable conflict experts and analysts, revealed that there were at least 21 incidents of violence across five geopolitical regions of the country. No major incident leading to death or kidnapping was reported in the South-south.

These incidents occurred between the 10th and 16th of May.

The North-east recorded the highest with 10 cases of violence against civilians and security forces while the North-west and the North-central witnessed five incidents each. The South-east recorded two and the South-west, one.

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