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Snapshot
LiveState
Federal Capital Territory
Year
2026
Crime Index
0.80
Total Incidents
47
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47
Kidnapping, Fraud
Abaji
0.80
Ranked 19thWeighted Contribution
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Activity Pace
Security incidents in the Federal Capital Territory have significantly decreased by 54% between January 1, 2026, and July 1, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. Fatalities dropped by 31% and victims by 60.9%, indicating a positive but substantial reduction in overall security events and their impact.
Rising Risk
While overall incidents have decreased, Kidnapping remains a prominent threat, accounting for 8 of the 46 incidents recorded in the Federal Capital Territory from January 1 to July 1, 2026. This suggests that while broader security has improved, specific high-impact crimes like kidnapping persist and require continued attention.
Severity Level
During the period of January 1 to July 1, 2026, there were 29 fatalities recorded from 46 incidents in the Federal Capital Territory. This represents a fatality rate of approximately 63%, highlighting the severe consequences associated with the security events occurring.
Future Outlook
The substantial year-on-year decrease in incidents and fatalities suggests a potentially improving security landscape in the Federal Capital Territory. However, the persistent threat of kidnapping and the high fatality rate indicate that risks remain significant, and a continued focus on targeted security interventions is advisable.
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Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Abaji
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command through intelligence gathering and community policing, have identified and raided several criminal hotspots across the nations capital.
Abaji
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-Concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose, and his wife, Hope Onome Oghelemu, has told a Federal High Court in Abuja how she allegedly lost N58.1 million in an investment scheme linked to the defendants.
Gwagwalada
Troops have arrested a suspected car thief at a checkpoint in Abuja, recovering a stolen vehicle during the operation. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the suspect was intercepted around 11:53 am on Sunday at the Gwagwalada checkpoint in the Federal Capital Territory while driving the stolen vehicle.
Bwari
There was panic in the Bwari community of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Saturday, after the body of an unidentified middle-aged woman was discovered beheaded inside an uncompleted building. Residents discovered the corpse after they perceived a foul odour emanating from the abandoned structure, prompting them to investigate. Upon investigation, the residents subsequently found the decomposing body and alerted other members of the community.
Bwari
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others in the Byazhin, Kubwa area of the capital city. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said five kidnapped victims were also rescued during the operation. The spokesperson said the operation was carried out on Tuesday and led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi.
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping | 8 | 34 | Improving |
| Fraud | 7 | 5 | Escalating |
| Theft | 5 | 7 | Improving |
| Terrorism | 3 | 1 | Escalating |
| Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse | 2 | 5 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 1 | 22 | Improving |
| Assaults | 1 | 11 | Improving |
| Firearms Trafficking | 1 | 9 | Improving |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | Escalating |
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