At least 792 people were killed in 882 security-related incidents recorded across Nigeria in June 2026, according to a new report by SARI Global, a crisis management and risk intelligence firm.

The report, published through the United Nations humanitarian platform ReliefWeb, said the incidents occurred across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), highlighting the continued security challenges facing the country despite intensified military and law enforcement operations.

According to the report, government security agencies initiated 375 of the recorded incidents, accounting for the largest share of security operations during the month. The operations included counter-insurgency missions, law enforcement raids and cordon-and-search exercises, leading to the killing of 274 suspected insurgents and other criminal elements.

Despite the increased operational tempo by security forces, the report noted that non-state armed groups remained responsible for the highest number of civilian and combat-related fatalities. Armed groups initiated 224 incidents but accounted for 337 deaths, representing about 42.5 per cent of all confirmed fatalities recorded during the month.

One of the report’s major concerns was the worsening humanitarian situation in northern Borno State, where the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly intensified attacks aimed at disrupting humanitarian operations.

According to the findings, the insurgent group targeted communities around the Monguno axis, including Monguno, Cross Kauwa, Baga and Kukawa, carrying out attacks on aid delivery routes and humanitarian personnel.

The report stated that the group abducted a staff member of an international non-governmental organisation from a garrison town and repeatedly set ablaze trucks transporting humanitarian supplies along the Monguno-Gajiram road.

Analysts warned that the attacks could significantly hinder humanitarian access to thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who rely on aid in the affected communities.

SARI Global cautioned that the high number of military operations should not be interpreted as evidence of an improving security situation.

“The volume of state-led security operations reflects an active response to threats, but it does not necessarily indicate that the security environment has become safer,” the report noted.

Beyond the North-East, the report highlighted the continued activities of armed bandits in the North-West and growing threats to schools and educational institutions in several parts of the country.

It advised humanitarian organisations, development agencies and educational institutions operating in high-risk areas to strengthen their security measures and regularly review movement plans instead of relying solely on government security protection.

The report underscores the complex nature of Nigeria’s security challenges, with military offensives continuing alongside persistent attacks by insurgent and criminal groups across different regions of the country.