The Politics of Loss: Nigeria’s Sectarian Violence and the Crisis of Credible Death Count
On October 3, 2025, Boko Haram fighters overran the Nigerian border town of Kirawa. They set fire to homes, a military barracks, and the palace of the district head. Over 5,000 residents fled into neighbouring Cameroon, some in trucks and others on foot. The local chief, Abdulrahman Abubakar, told Reuters, “I was left with no option but to flee to…