Location Intelligence - Gombe State

Activity Pace

Between January 1, 2026, and June 11, 2026, Gombe recorded a 6.3% increase in incidents compared to the same period in 2025, rising from 16 to 17. While the number of incidents saw a slight uptick, the number of fatalities decreased significantly by 60% (from 20 to 8) and victims by 82.8% (from 58 to 10), suggesting a shift towards less severe outcomes.

Rising Risk

Firearms trafficking has emerged as a notable risk in Gombe during the period of January 1 to June 11, 2026, with 3 recorded incidents. This, alongside Transportation Accidents and Homicide, represents the most frequent risks, indicating a potential increase in the availability of illicit weapons which could fuel other criminal activities.

Severity Level

Insufficient lethality data for this period.

Future Outlook

The current trend of a slight increase in overall incidents but a significant decrease in fatalities and victims suggests that while security challenges persist, the severity of incidents may be reducing. However, the emergence of firearms trafficking as a top risk warrants close monitoring for potential escalation in violent crime.