According to the think tank report, the terrorists linked to Islamic State and Boko Haram accounted for 51 per cent of the deaths in 2014.

The think tank founder, Steve Killelea, said the institute estimated the cost of terrorism in 2014 at 52.9 billion dollars.

Killelea said five nations including: Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan and Syria bore the brunt of the attacks, suffering 78 per cent of the deaths recorded.

He further noted that 10 of the 11 nations most affected by terrorism were also among those with the highest rates of refugees and internal displacement, adding that - See more at: http://teasendrive.com.ng/icomment.php?pd=138