Two terrorist attacks in Nigeria have been listed among the world’s deadliest incidents, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index. The report ranked an attack on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State as the 10th deadliest terrorist incident globally. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on September 5, 2025, when gunmen stormed the community, killing 58 villagers and five soldiers. The second deadliest incident also occurred in Burkina Faso between April 1 and 3, when coordinated attacks were carried out on several villages in Sourou Province, Boucle du Mouhoun region. The fourth deadliest incident occurred in Niger Republic on June 20, when gunmen attacked villagers near a mosque in Manda, Tera Department, Tillaberi region, killing at least 71 people and injuring 20 others.

Source: Punch March 22, 2026 08:31 UTC