Location Intelligence - Enugu State

Activity Pace

From January 1, 2026, to May 14, 2026, Enugu has seen a -24% decrease in incidents, a -59.2% decrease in fatalities, and a -68.1% decrease in victims compared to the same period last year. This significant reduction in security incidents suggests an improvement in the overall security situation. The current period has recorded 19 incidents, 31 fatalities, and 38 victims, indicating a notable decline in violence and crime.

Rising Risk

Kidnapping has emerged as a prominent risk in Enugu, with 4 incidents recorded from January 1, 2026, to May 14, 2026. This risk is closely followed by Fraud, with 3 incidents reported during the same period. These emerging threats highlight the need for increased vigilance and security measures to mitigate their impact.

Severity Level

Insufficient lethality data for this period to calculate a precise fatality rate for each risk type. However, Homicide is one of the top risks, with 2 incidents recorded, resulting in a portion of the 31 total fatalities. This suggests that Homicide remains a significant concern in terms of lethality, although the exact fatality rate cannot be determined.

Future Outlook

Based on the current trajectory, the near-term outlook for Enugu appears stable, with a decline in incidents and victims. The zero incidents recorded in May 2026 suggest a potential continuation of this trend. However, the presence of emerging threats like Kidnapping and Fraud necessitates continued vigilance and proactive security measures to maintain and further improve the security situation.