Nigeria - Assault rate

9.6 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2013

In 2013, assault rate for Nigeria was 9.6 cases per 100,000 population. Though Nigeria assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2008 - 2013 period ending at 9.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2013.

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What is assault rate?

“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)

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