Nigeria recorded 882 security incidents across the country in June 2026, resulting in 792 deaths, while troops killed 274 insurgents during counter-terrorism and security operations, according to a new report by security intelligence firm, SARI Global.
The report revealed that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) intensified attacks in northern Borno State, particularly around Monguno, Cross Kauwa, Baga and Kukawa, disrupting humanitarian operations and restricting access to internally displaced persons.
According to the report, the insurgents carried out coordinated night attacks and daytime assaults on aid supply routes, targeting humanitarian workers and destroying food cargo meant for vulnerable communities.
One of the most significant incidents occurred on June 24 when ISWAP fighters reportedly infiltrated the 20 Units Housing area in Monguno and abducted an international NGO worker along with a local security guard.
Days later, militants set ablaze two NGO-contracted trucks transporting humanitarian supplies along the Monguno-Gajiram road, in what analysts described as a deliberate attempt to discourage commercial transporters from supporting relief operations.
SARI Global said the attacks have made humanitarian operations increasingly difficult, with aid workers facing security threats at night and supply routes becoming unsafe during the day.
The report showed that security incidents peaked during the second week of June, with 278 cases recorded between June 8 and 14, making it the deadliest period of the month.
Government security forces initiated the highest number of operations, accounting for 375 of the 882 recorded incidents through military offensives, arrests and law enforcement activities.
However, despite conducting the most operations, government forces accounted for 274 of the 792 confirmed deaths.
Non-state armed groups, including insurgents and bandits, were linked to 224 incidents but were responsible for the highest death toll of 337 people, representing more than 42 per cent of all fatalities recorded during the month.
Other fatalities included 86 deaths linked to unidentified attackers, 64 civilian deaths, 30 deaths caused by criminal groups and one politically-related fatality.
The report noted that while security agencies maintained an aggressive operational tempo, the high number of attacks and fatalities indicated that increased military activity had not yet translated into a significant improvement in the overall security environment.
