Insecurity Declines: Presidency Responds to NBS Report on 614,937 Nigerian Deaths
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a report titled “The Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024,” covering the period from May 2023 to April 2024.
The report indicates that approximately 614,937 Nigerians were killed, and 2,235,954 others were kidnapped nationwide during this timeframe. Additionally, it estimates that about ₦2.2 trillion was paid as ransom, averaging ₦2.7 million per incident.
In response, the Presidency, through the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Barrister Daniel Bwala, acknowledged the NBS report and emphasized the administration’s commitment to data transparency and evidence-based policy-making.
Bwala stated that the current administration is dedicated to running an all-inclusive, data-driven socio-economic agenda, and views the CESPS as a novel concept aimed at ensuring that public information is based on data rather than conjecture or assumptions.
While the NBS report presents concerning statistics, the Presidency maintains that insecurity has reduced, attributing this improvement to ongoing efforts to enhance national security.
The administration continues to prioritize initiatives aimed at safeguarding the lives and properties of citizens across the country.
It’s important to note that the NBS report also highlights regional disparities in crime rates, with the North West and North East zones recording the highest numbers of murder cases, and the North West experiencing the highest incidence of kidnappings.
These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address security challenges in specific regions.
