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Year: (2012)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Country: (Nigeria)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201204080003 | 2012-04-08 | Nigeria | Kaduna | Boko Haram (suspected) | 42 | 10 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202200010 | 2012-02-20 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 38 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201210020001 | 2012-10-02 | Nigeria | Mubi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | Unknown | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207080014 | 2012-07-08 | Nigeria | Barkin Ladi district | Boko Haram (suspected),Fulani extremists | 22 | 0 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201210170009 | 2012-10-17 | Nigeria | Mubi | Unknown | 20 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201201060002 | 2012-01-06 | Nigeria | Mubi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 20 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201208060015 | 2012-08-06 | Nigeria | Okene | Boko Haram (suspected) | 19 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201200004 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 18 | 5 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200002 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 18 | 5 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200003 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 5 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200024 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201200005 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 5 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200006 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 5 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200007 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 5 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200008 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200001 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 5 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201200030 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 4 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201211250002 | 2012-11-25 | Nigeria | Jaji | Boko Haram | 16 | 6 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201211250003 | 2012-11-25 | Nigeria | Jaji | Boko Haram | 16 | 5 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206030003 | 2012-06-03 | Nigeria | Yelwa | Boko Haram | 16 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | 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 |
| 201201200031 | 2012-01-20 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 16 | 4 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201212300003 | 2012-12-30 | Nigeria | Kiyak | Unknown | 15 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201212280001 | 2012-12-28 | Nigeria | Musari | Boko Haram (suspected) | 15 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207070022 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Kuzen | Boko Haram | 15 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201201270007 | 2012-01-26 | Nigeria | Unknown | Boko Haram | 14 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201210200029 | 2012-10-19 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 12 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201204300004 | 2012-04-30 | Nigeria | Jalango | Boko Haram (suspected) | 12 | 22 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202240007 | 2012-02-24 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram (suspected) | 12 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201202120008 | 2012-02-12 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 12 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201210200027 | 2012-10-19 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204120007 | 2012-04-10 | Nigeria | Banki | Boko Haram (suspected) | 11 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201212140002 | 2012-12-14 | Nigeria | Rukudawa | Unknown | 10 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201212020010 | 2012-12-01 | Nigeria | Chibok | Boko Haram (suspected) | 10 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201211260007 | 2012-11-26 | Nigeria | Barakin Ladi | Unknown | 10 | 3 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201210160016 | 2012-10-15 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Unknown | 10 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208050039 | 2012-08-05 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram (suspected) | 10 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201208050009 | 2012-08-05 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 10 | 7 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205310006 | 2012-05-30 | Nigeria | Mafa | Boko Haram (suspected) | 10 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201203150016 | 2012-03-15 | Nigeria | Nayi | Unknown | 10 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201207070023 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Kogoduk | Boko Haram | 9 | 9 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207020004 | 2012-07-02 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 9 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201206260011 | 2012-06-26 | Nigeria | Wukari | Boko Haram (suspected) | 9 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201206180009 | 2012-06-18 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 9 | Unknown | Police,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201220001 | 2012-01-22 | Nigeria | Tafawa Balewa | Boko Haram (suspected) | 9 | 10 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207070024 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Ruk | Boko Haram | 8 | 9 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207080016 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Ngyo | Boko Haram | 8 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207080017 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Dogo | Boko Haram | 8 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201207070021 | 2012-07-07 | Nigeria | Kakuruk | Boko Haram | 8 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201206260008 | 2012-06-26 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 8 | 1 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201206180011 | 2012-06-18 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 8 | Unknown | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201206180012 | 2012-06-18 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram | 8 | Unknown | Police,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201206170002 | 2012-06-17 | Nigeria | Zaria | Boko Haram | 8 | 27 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201201100006 | 2012-01-10 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 8 | Unknown | Business,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201060006 | 2012-01-06 | Nigeria | Yola | Boko Haram | 8 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201060028 | 2012-01-06 | Nigeria | Doubeli | Boko Haram (suspected) | 8 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201212100009 | 2012-12-10 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 7 | Unknown | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201212100011 | 2012-12-10 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 7 | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201210200025 | 2012-10-20 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209050051 | 2012-09-05 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201206260010 | 2012-06-26 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201206170003 | 2012-06-17 | Nigeria | Zaria | Boko Haram | 7 | 27 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206170004 | 2012-06-17 | Nigeria | Zaria | Boko Haram | 7 | 26 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201206080004 | 2012-06-08 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 24 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205200013 | 2012-05-20 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 7 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201204040015 | 2012-04-04 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 7 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201212250004 | 2012-12-25 | Nigeria | Peri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 4 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201212250005 | 2012-12-25 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209160004 | 2012-09-16 | Nigeria | Zango | Unknown | 6 | 8 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201207130002 | 2012-07-13 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201203240013 | 2012-03-24 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 0 | Police,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201050003 | 2012-01-05 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram (suspected) | 6 | 10 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201211280022 | 2012-11-28 | Nigeria | Rann | Boko Haram (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201211080028 | 2012-11-08 | Nigeria | Kachin | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201206260009 | 2012-06-26 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201205040014 | 2012-05-05 | Nigeria | Dananaca | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201204260004 | 2012-04-26 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 5 | 8 | Journalists & Media | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204240009 | 2012-04-24 | Nigeria | Gwa Rim | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201204250020 | 2012-04-24 | Nigeria | Damaturu | Boko Haram (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Business,Government (General),Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201204190044 | 2012-04-19 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201203130021 | 2012-03-12 | Nigeria | Mubi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201202260012 | 2012-02-26 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 5 | 38 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202240008 | 2012-02-24 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201201220014 | 2012-01-22 | Nigeria | Bununu | Boko Haram | 5 | Unknown | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201212150014 | 2012-12-15 | Nigeria | Pompomari | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201211010015 | 2012-11-01 | Nigeria | Riyom | Unknown | 4 | 1 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201210280023 | 2012-10-28 | Nigeria | Gashish | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 7 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201210230016 | 2012-10-23 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 0 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201210220025 | 2012-10-22 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209160021 | 2012-09-16 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209050028 | 2012-09-05 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201207290025 | 2012-07-29 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207190021 | 2012-07-19 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201205280017 | 2012-05-28 | Nigeria | Yola | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201205210008 | 2012-05-22 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 4 | 0 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201204290017 | 2012-04-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property,Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201204030007 | 2012-04-03 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201203280007 | 2012-03-28 | Nigeria | Damagum | Boko Haram | 4 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201203110012 | 2012-03-11 | Nigeria | Jos | Unknown | 4 | 22 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203010010 | 2012-03-01 | Nigeria | Unknown | Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) | 4 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
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