Number of armed robbery cases in 6 zones in Nigeria 2023, 2022

Of the 320 cases of armed robbery in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria in 2023, the South West recorded the highest incidence with 107 robberies, then, North Central 54, and North East had the highest armed robbery cases with 26.

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2023

South West — 107

North Central — 54

South South — 53

South East — 51

North West — 29

North East — 26

In 2022, 679 cases of armed robbery was recorded across the country. The North West had the highest figure of 157, then, South West with 136 cases, while the North East recorded the lowest figure of 32.

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2022

North West — 157

South West — 136

South East — 128

North Central — 115

South South — 111

North East — 32