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| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201804010014 | 2018-04-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 9 | 27 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201712020004 | 2017-12-02 | Nigeria | Biu | Boko Haram | 7 | 27 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201701130022 | 2017-01-13 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 13 | 27 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201508020060 | 2015-08-02 | Nigeria | Malari | Boko Haram | 13 | 27 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201406170051 | 2014-06-17 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 21 | 27 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206170002 | 2012-06-17 | Nigeria | Zaria | Boko Haram | 8 | 27 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 202011210007 | 2020-11-21 | Nigeria | Pilimari | Boko Haram | 6 | 26 | Military,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hijacking,Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201712020003 | 2017-12-02 | Nigeria | Biu | Boko Haram | 8 | 26 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201308110004 | 2013-08-11 | Nigeria | Konduga | Boko Haram | 44 | 26 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201206170004 | 2012-06-17 | Nigeria | Zaria | Boko Haram | 7 | 26 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204260005 | 2012-04-26 | Nigeria | Kaduna | Boko Haram | 3 | 26 | Journalists & Media | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201012310004 | 2010-12-31 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram (suspected) | 11 | 26 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201506020031 | 2015-06-02 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 51 | 25 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201012240016 | 2010-12-24 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 5 | 25 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 200711120007 | 2007-11-12 | Nigeria | Ibeno | Unknown | 1 | 25 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 202005310034 | 2020-05-31 | Nigeria | Itakpa | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 13 | 24 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Melee |
| 201907250006 | 2019-07-25 | Nigeria | Dalori | Boko Haram | 3 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201811040022 | 2018-11-02 | Nigeria | Kofa | Boko Haram | 6 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201707280015 | 2017-07-28 | Nigeria | Dikwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201604180028 | 2016-04-18 | Nigeria | Kareto | Boko Haram | 30 | 24 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201512200014 | 2015-12-20 | Nigeria | Beni Shiek | Boko Haram (suspected) | 12 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201510310063 | 2015-10-31 | Nigeria | Itu | Unknown | 2 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201506060045 | 2015-06-06 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 16 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201503210067 | 2015-03-21 | Nigeria | Ananum | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 5 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201412010009 | 2014-12-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407050037 | 2014-07-04 | Nigeria | Konduga | Boko Haram | 6 | 24 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406150011 | 2014-06-15 | Nigeria | Daku | Boko Haram | 15 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201405210080 | 2014-05-21 | Nigeria | Chukongudo | Boko Haram | 25 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201401060023 | 2014-01-06 | Nigeria | Shonong | Fulani extremists | 34 | 24 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201206080004 | 2012-06-08 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 24 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201802270028 | 2018-02-27 | Nigeria | Gwamba | Fulani extremists | 20 | 23 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property,Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201506230035 | 2015-06-23 | Nigeria | Gujba district | Boko Haram (suspected) | 11 | 23 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201504060058 | 2015-04-06 | Nigeria | Dorayi | Unknown | 11 | 23 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201412010010 | 2014-12-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 3 | 23 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405200066 | 2014-05-20 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram (suspected) | 59 | 23 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610170037 | 2016-10-17 | Nigeria | Gashagar | Boko Haram | Unknown | 22 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201405200067 | 2014-05-20 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram (suspected) | 59 | 22 | Other,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204300004 | 2012-04-30 | Nigeria | Jalango | Boko Haram (suspected) | 12 | 22 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204290001 | 2012-04-29 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 16 | 22 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201203110012 | 2012-03-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Unknown | 4 | 22 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201708130009 | 2017-08-13 | Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) (suspected),Ansar al-Islam (Burkina Faso) (suspected),Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) | 21 | 21 | Business,Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms |
| 201412170022 | 2014-12-17 | Nigeria | Ungwan Dauda | Fulani extremists | 5 | 21 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201412110014 | 2014-12-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 20 | 21 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 202001120008 | 2020-01-12 | Nigeria | Gajiram | Boko Haram | 11 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201904160023 | 2019-04-16 | Nigeria | Kauwa | Boko Haram | 39 | 20 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201903060018 | 2019-03-06 | Nigeria | Addamari | Boko Haram | 5 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201510010031 | 2015-10-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 7 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201509110012 | 2015-09-11 | Nigeria | Yola | Boko Haram | 7 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201507050033 | 2015-07-05 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 7 | 20 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201505300033 | 2015-05-30 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 7 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201505290026 | 2015-05-29 | Nigeria | Ruguji | Unknown | 0 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201503070023 | 2015-03-07 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 14 | 20 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502240075 | 2015-02-24 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 13 | 20 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502120049 | 2015-02-12 | Nigeria | Biu | Boko Haram | 8 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412110015 | 2014-12-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 19 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201303200012 | 2013-03-20 | Nigeria | Mavo | Unknown | 9 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201107100007 | 2011-07-10 | Nigeria | Kaduna | Boko Haram (suspected) | 0 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201905030003 | 2019-05-03 | Nigeria | Magumeri | Boko Haram | 5 | 19 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201812060025 | 2018-12-06 | Nigeria | Ngala | Boko Haram | 1 | 19 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee,Melee |
| 201808300011 | 2018-08-30 | Nigeria | Zaro | Boko Haram | 48 | 19 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201702100022 | 2017-02-10 | Nigeria | Ajiri | Boko Haram | 7 | 19 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201609250020 | 2016-09-25 | Nigeria | Unknown | Boko Haram | 7 | 19 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201602110045 | 2016-02-11 | Nigeria | Abbi | Fulani extremists | 2 | 19 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201601280022 | 2016-01-28 | Cameroon | Kerawa | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 19 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201510010032 | 2015-10-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 7 | 19 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201506030053 | 2015-06-03 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 18 | 19 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502220080 | 2015-02-22 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 19 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412220073 | 2014-12-22 | Nigeria | Bauchi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 19 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201902160035 | 2019-02-16 | Nigeria | Gajigana | Boko Haram | 9 | 18 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201706070027 | 2017-06-07 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 7 | 18 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180041 | 2016-12-18 | Nigeria | Gassol district | Unknown | 18 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201503070022 | 2015-03-07 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 17 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201503070021 | 2015-03-07 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 19 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201502020051 | 2015-02-02 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram (suspected) | 2 | 18 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201501100026 | 2015-01-10 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 20 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201412220071 | 2014-12-22 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram (suspected) | 20 | 18 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201309290001 | 2013-09-29 | Nigeria | Gujba | Boko Haram | 40 | 18 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 202002080014 | 2020-02-08 | Nigeria | Old Gurmana | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 202002080013 | 2020-02-08 | Nigeria | Gurmana | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201803060001 | 2018-03-05 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612110022 | 2016-12-11 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201512250017 | 2015-12-25 | Nigeria | Kimba | Boko Haram | 13 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201404010020 | 2014-04-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 19 | 17 | Business,Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201309090010 | 2013-09-08 | Nigeria | Beni Shiek | Boko Haram | 17 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Firearms |
| 202002080015 | 2020-02-08 | Nigeria | Ashirika | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201904060013 | 2019-04-06 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 3 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201903230015 | 2019-03-23 | Mali | Welingara | Dan Na Ambassagou (suspected) | 78 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201903230001 | 2019-03-23 | Mali | Ogossogou | Dan Na Ambassagou (suspected) | 79 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201902160009 | 2019-02-16 | Nigeria | Buni Yadi | Boko Haram | 14 | 16 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201810080012 | 2018-10-08 | Nigeria | Mitile | Boko Haram | 83 | 16 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201805010016 | 2018-05-01 | Nigeria | Tse Iortyer | Fulani extremists | 10 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201703150038 | 2017-03-15 | Nigeria | Usmanti | Boko Haram | 6 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201512280032 | 2015-12-28 | Nigeria | Madagali | Unknown | 30 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201507160064 | 2015-07-16 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram | 25 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201504010060 | 2015-04-01 | Nigeria | Malam Maduri | Boko Haram | 9 | 16 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201409130032 | 2014-09-13 | Nigeria | Ngom | Boko Haram | 41 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201407050044 | 2014-07-05 | Nigeria | Bali district | Fulani extremists | 7 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201407050043 | 2014-07-05 | Nigeria | Bali district | Fulani extremists | 8 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201407050042 | 2014-07-05 | Nigeria | Bali district | Fulani extremists | 8 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201407050041 | 2014-07-05 | Nigeria | Bali district | Fulani extremists | 8 | 16 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
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