Assault rate of Nigeria climb by 4.26% from 9.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 9.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 6.69% slump in 2009, assault rate jumped by 5.18% in 2013.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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)