Assault

16,487 (number) in 2013

Assault of Nigeria jumped by 7.14% from 15,388 number in 2012 to 16,487 number in 2013. Since the 4.20% fall in 2009, assault shot up by 17.14% in 2013.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

Date Value Change, %
2013 16,487 7.14%
2012 15,388 -14.95%
2010 18,093 28.55%
2009 14,075 -4.20%
2008 14,692 -2.93%
2007 15,136