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Year: (2016)
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| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612310024 | 2016-12-31 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612300019 | 2016-12-30 | Nigeria | Rann | Boko Haram | 15 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612290040 | 2016-12-29 | Nigeria | Dan Mayan | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Melee |
| 201612290041 | 2016-12-29 | Nigeria | Dogongona | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Melee |
| 201612260038 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612260037 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612220017 | 2016-12-22 | Nigeria | Limankara | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612210021 | 2016-12-21 | Nigeria | Warri | Fulani extremists | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612180041 | 2016-12-18 | Nigeria | Gassol district | Unknown | 18 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201612180026 | 2016-12-18 | Nigeria | Ngadaya | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612120044 | 2016-12-12 | Nigeria | Kukawa district | Boko Haram | 3 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201612110022 | 2016-12-11 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612090017 | 2016-12-09 | Nigeria | Madagali | Boko Haram | 59 | 177 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612040034 | 2016-12-04 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201611300041 | 2016-11-30 | Nigeria | Matube | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611280041 | 2016-11-28 | Nigeria | Alongani | Unknown | 4 | 1 | Business,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611270028 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611270027 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611250029 | 2016-11-25 | Nigeria | Tafan district | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611240045 | 2016-11-24 | Nigeria | Shuwa | Boko Haram | 2 | 2 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201611230039 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Askira | Boko Haram | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611230038 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Huyum | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611220040 | 2016-11-22 | Nigeria | Kwale | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611210048 | 2016-11-21 | Nigeria | Omoku | Unknown | 4 | Unknown | Business,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190059 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Darka | Boko Haram,Fulani extremists | 2 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190061 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Dole | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611180035 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611210047 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Huni-Gade | Boko Haram,Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611160044 | 2016-11-16 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611150037 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611150050 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kakilmari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150046 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kautikari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150042 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kuburmbula | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150036 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611150049 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Klaima | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150045 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kuburnvwu | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611140031 | 2016-11-14 | Nigeria | Southern Ijaw district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140032 | 2016-11-14 | Nigeria | Wasada | Boko Haram | 2 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611130072 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Ungwan Magaji | Fulani extremists | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611130071 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Kitakum | Fulani extremists | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611080041 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | 8 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080042 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Warri | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611070046 | 2016-11-07 | Nigeria | Bindim | Unknown | 30 | 41 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611070045 | 2016-11-07 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611050063 | 2016-11-05 | Nigeria | Lokoja | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611040043 | 2016-11-04 | Nigeria | Bisagana | Boko Haram | 15 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611020034 | 2016-11-02 | Nigeria | Batan | Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611010020 | 2016-11-01 | Nigeria | Gubio | Boko Haram | 8 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201610290031 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610290030 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 6 | 11 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610280030 | 2016-10-28 | Nigeria | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610280052 | 2016-10-28 | Nigeria | Obi district | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610270053 | 2016-10-27 | Nigeria | Kaninkon | Boko Haram (suspected),Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610270052 | 2016-10-27 | Nigeria | Kaninkon | Boko Haram (suspected),Fulani extremists | 2 | 0 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201610230060 | 2016-10-23 | Nigeria | Kwanga | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610220027 | 2016-10-22 | Nigeria | Makwan | Boko Haram | 7 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201610170037 | 2016-10-17 | Nigeria | Gashagar | Boko Haram | Unknown | 22 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610150024 | 2016-10-15 | Nigeria | Madagali | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610140038 | 2016-10-14 | Nigeria | Godogodo | Fulani extremists | 2 | 1 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610110066 | 2016-10-11 | Nigeria | Gusau | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201610060036 | 2016-10-06 | Nigeria | Alidawari | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609300019 | 2016-09-30 | Nigeria | Bakassi district | Unknown | 7 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201609260030 | 2016-09-26 | Nigeria | Antang | Fulani extremists | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201609260025 | 2016-09-26 | Nigeria | Bovkari | Boko Haram | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201609250022 | 2016-09-25 | Nigeria | Vingir | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201609210027 | 2016-09-21 | Nigeria | Emohua district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201609180032 | 2016-09-18 | Nigeria | Kwamjilari | Boko Haram | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201609140030 | 2016-09-14 | Nigeria | Onitsha | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201609080033 | 2016-09-08 | Nigeria | Golkofa | Fulani extremists | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608300040 | 2016-08-30 | Nigeria | Unknown | Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608210029 | 2016-08-21 | Nigeria | Shawa | Boko Haram | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201608190036 | 2016-08-19 | Nigeria | Shawa | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608190029 | 2016-08-19 | Nigeria | Owhrode | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA),Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608140044 | 2016-08-14 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 16 | 12 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201608080085 | 2016-08-08 | Nigeria | Nembe | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608020069 | 2016-08-02 | Nigeria | Godogodo | Fulani extremists | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608010054 | 2016-08-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201607240046 | 2016-07-25 | Nigeria | Logo district | Fulani extremists | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Melee,Unknown |
| 201607230049 | 2016-07-23 | Nigeria | Igando | Unknown | 0 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607200044 | 2016-07-20 | Nigeria | Banki | Boko Haram | 3 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201607180061 | 2016-07-18 | Nigeria | Batan | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201607150054 | 2016-07-15 | Nigeria | Bakin Iku | Muslim extremists | 0 | Unknown | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Melee |
| 201607120047 | 2016-07-12 | Nigeria | Agbenge | Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607120051 | 2016-07-12 | Nigeria | Gemana | Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607130037 | 2016-07-12 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 27 | 11 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201607100046 | 2016-07-10 | Nigeria | Unknown | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607090050 | 2016-07-09 | Nigeria | Anawah | Fulani extremists | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201607080027 | 2016-07-08 | Nigeria | Damboa district | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607070054 | 2016-07-07 | Nigeria | Warri North district | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607060028 | 2016-07-06 | Nigeria | Kabene-Surubu | Fulani extremists | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Unknown |
| 201607040037 | 2016-07-04 | Nigeria | Warri | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607040033 | 2016-07-04 | Nigeria | Makaraba | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607020042 | 2016-07-02 | Nigeria | Batan | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201606300051 | 2016-06-30 | Nigeria | Obi district | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201606270051 | 2016-06-27 | Nigeria | Audu | Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201606270029 | 2016-06-27 | Nigeria | Ibafo | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201606230029 | 2016-06-23 | Nigeria | Ikorodu | Ijaw extremists (suspected) | 10 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201606230025 | 2016-06-23 | Nigeria | Awarra | Red Scorpion | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201606210046 | 2016-06-21 | Nigeria | Vaase | Fulani extremists | 4 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201606200035 | 2016-06-20 | Nigeria | Ikorodu | Ijaw extremists | 4 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
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