Location Intelligence - Adamawa State

Tracked Incidents (2026)

20

Most Prevalent Risk

Homicide, Kidnapping

Most Affected LGA

Yola North

Operational Index Score

0.87

Ranked 20th
Weighted Contribution

Insights

Activity Pace

Incidents in Adamawa state have increased, with 9 incidents in January and 11 in February, indicating a rising trend. This requires enhanced security measures to mitigate further escalation.

Rising Risk

Kidnapping is an emerging threat in Adamawa state, with 4 incidents reported, and bandits/UG are key actors, necessitating proactive strategies to counter this risk.

Severity Level

Homicide is the most frequent risk in Adamawa state, with 5 incidents reported, and citizens are the primary actors, highlighting the need for community-based initiatives to reduce violence.

Future Outlook

Given the high crime index score of 0.87, Adamawa state is expected to experience continued security challenges, and the most affected LGA, Yola North, requires targeted interventions to prevent and respond to incidents.

Incidents in 2026 (Monthly)

Prevalent Risk

High Impact Incidents in Adamawa (2026)

Incidents by Actors

Operational Risk Index

Indicator Incidents (Current) Incidents (Prev) Status
Kidnapping 4 18 Improving
Armed Robbery 2 6 Improving
Assaults 1 2 Improving
Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse 1 2 Improving
Human Trafficking 1 2 Improving
Terrorism 1 4 Improving