{
  "id": 20106680,
  "title": "Terrorists killed 835 in October – Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/terrorists-killed-835-in-october-report-20106680",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:38:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/terrorists-killed-835-in-october-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October 2026, terrorist attacks in Nigeria resulted in at least 835 deaths across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to a report by SARI Global. Armed bandits and insurgents emerged as the most frequent and deadliest actors, marking a significant escalation in violence and civilian casualties compared to the previous months. The report highlighted a market-day massacre in Taraba State, prolonged roadblockades in Zamfara State, and the assassination of a cleric in Katsina State as key incidents that highlighted the deteriorating security situation. Overall, the report documented a 14 percent increase in incidents and a 42 percent surge in fatalities compared to the previous month, signaling a month of rising volume and sharply rising lethality.",
  "summary": "A new report by SARI Global says terrorists killed at least 835 people in 612 security incidents across Nigeria in October, a 42% rise in fatalities. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-killed-835-in-october-report/",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}