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Snapshot
LiveState
Bauchi
Year
2026
Crime Index
41.22
Total Incidents
57
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57
Homicide, Kidnapping
Alkaleri
41.22
Ranked 1stWeighted Contribution
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Activity Pace
Security incidents in Bauchi state have seen a 10% increase from 40 to 44 between Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2025, and Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026. This rise is overshadowed by a dramatic 2067.3% surge in fatalities, from 49 to 1062 over the same period. The number of victims also more than tripled, increasing by 194.2% from 52 to 153.
Rising Risk
Homicide has emerged as the most frequent risk, accounting for 9 out of the 44 total incidents recorded between Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026. This indicates a concerning shift towards lethal violence, with homicide incidents significantly impacting the overall fatality count.
Severity Level
The data indicates a severe increase in lethality, with 1062 fatalities recorded against 44 incidents from Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026. This results in an extremely high average of approximately 24 fatalities per incident, highlighting the exceptionally deadly nature of recent events.
Future Outlook
Given the sharp increase in fatalities and the prevalence of homicide, the outlook suggests a continued high-risk environment. The substantial rise in violent incidents necessitates heightened vigilance, particularly in areas like Alkaleri LGA, which has been identified as the most affected.
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Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents
Top risk indicators by frequency
LGA-level incident density map
Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Alkaleri
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects following a violent clash between rival youth groups in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, which left at least 10 people seriously injured.
Alkaleri
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has been thrown into mourning following the death of two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road accident. The siblings reportedly died on Saturday after the vehicle conveying them was involved in a crash along the BauchiAzare highway while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area. They were said to have died at the scene of the accident because of the severity of the impact. Their bodies were later taken to a hospital in Bauchi, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths.
Alkaleri
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Baba Tela, has been thrown into mourning following the death of two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road accident. The siblings reportedly died on Saturday after the vehicle conveying them was involved in a crash along the BauchiAzare highway while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area. They were said to have died at the scene of the accident because of the severity of the impact. Their bodies were later taken to a hospital in Bauchi, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths.
Alkaleri
Two people earlier kidnapped by suspected bandits have been rescued during a joint security operation in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the statement, the operation followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, where he ordered tactical units to intensify operations in communities recently affected by kidnapping and ensure the safe rescue of victims.
Alkaleri
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged killing of a 27-year-old man during a clash that broke out at a naming ceremony in Dosi Hamlet, Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. The commands spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects were arrested in connection with offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and culpable homicide. Habib said the incident was reported to the Kirfi Divisional Police Headquarters by the Officer in Charge of Bara Police Outpost after an 80-year-old resident of Dosi Hamlet lodged a complaint on July 1. According to the police, the violence occurred on June 25 at a
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping | 9 | 15 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 5 | 10 | Improving |
| Theft | 5 | 8 | Improving |
| Assaults | 4 | 4 | Stable |
| Rape | 4 | 6 | Improving |
| Terrorism | 2 | 2 | Stable |
| Human Trafficking | 1 | 1 | Stable |
| Infrastructural Sabotage | 1 | 2 | Improving |
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