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Kaduna State

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Snapshot

Live

State

Kaduna

Year

2026

Crime Index

1.98

Total Incidents

65

#7th

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Tracked Incidents (2026)

65

Most Prevalent Risk

Kidnapping, Homicide

Most Affected LGA

Birnin Gwari

Operational Score

1.98

Ranked 7th

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Activity Pace

Between Jan 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026, total incidents remained stable at -1.6% compared to the same period in 2025. However, fatalities saw a significant 55% increase, rising from 40 to 62, and the number of victims increased by 68.1% from 213 to 358, indicating a more severe impact from security events.

Rising Risk

While overall incidents are stable, the number of fatalities has risen sharply by 55% (62 vs 40) between Jan 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026, compared to the same period last year. This suggests an increasing lethality of security incidents, with a greater proportion of events resulting in death.

Severity Level

In the period from Jan 1, 2026 to Jul 1, 2026, Kaduna recorded 62 fatalities from 63 incidents, resulting in a high fatality rate. Kidnapping incidents, which accounted for 27 of the total, and homicide incidents, numbering 12, are the most frequent risks and likely contribute significantly to the observed lethality.

Future Outlook

The sharp increase in fatalities and victims suggests that security actors, particularly bandits, are employing more aggressive tactics. This trend, coupled with the high number of kidnapping and homicide incidents, indicates a continued elevated risk of severe violence and potential loss of life for individuals and groups operating in Kaduna in the near future.

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Incident Intelligence

Incidents in 2026 (Monthly)

Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents

Prevalent Risk

Top risk indicators by frequency

High Impact Incidents in Kaduna (2026)

LGA-level incident density map

Incidents by Actors

Distribution of incidents by actor type

Verified Updates

Recent Incidents in Kaduna - 2026

Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.

Jun 28, 2026 Medium

Terrorists kill one, abduct 11 in fresh Kaduna attack

Birnin Gwari

Armed terrorists have attacked Ungwan Atiku village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one person and abducting 11 others. Three nursing mothers and their babies were among those abducted. The fresh attack has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Southern Kaduna where dozens of residents remain in captivity for months following earlier attacks. The attack was disclosed to DAILY POST by the former media aide to the late Kaduna State Governor, Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Mr. Reuben Buhari. He disclose that the incident happened on Sunday, June 28.

Jun 28, 2026 Medium

Terrorists kill one, abduct 11 in fresh Kaduna attack

Birnin Gwari

[High Severity] Terrorism / Kidnapping Kachia LGA, Kaduna StateArmed bandits attacked Ungwan Atiku village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State, killing one (1) person and abducting eleven (11) others, including women and children. The assailants reportedly invaded the community, carried out the attack, and fled with the victims into nearby forested areas, while security concerns continue to escalate in the region.Advisory: Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly during night hours, and report suspicious movements promptly. Authorities should intensify patrols and intelligence-led operations in vulnerable communities, while travelers are urged to avoid non-essential movement in high-risk areas.

Jun 24, 2026 Medium

Two officers killed as police rescue nine kidnaped victims in Kaduna

Birnin Gwari

Two police officers have been killed during a security operation that led to the rescue of nine kidnapped victims in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Kaduna State Police Command said the victims were rescued after security operatives responded to intelligence reports that armed bandits had abducted several farmers in Unguwan Saidu village on June 24.

Jun 23, 2026 Medium

Police detain couple over death of teenage son in Kaduna

Birnin Gwari

The Kaduna State Police Command has detained a couple in connection with the death of their teenage son in Kurmin-Mashi area of Kaduna State.The deceased, identified simply as Sadiq and believed to be between 12 and 14 years old, reportedly died on Tuesday following an alleged beating by his mother, Hauwau Adamu, popularly known as Maman Sadiq and her husband, Sharhabil.

Jun 22, 2026 High

Terrorists neutralised after deadly air strike in Kaduna

Birnin Gwari

On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., an aerial intelligence and surveillance platform tracked suspicious terrorist movements within the Kidandan axis. Initially, four individuals on motorcycles were placed under continuous tracking before converging with others heading toward a high-ground hideout within the Giwa LGA operational zone. Once the assembly point was verified, a precision air strike was executed, successfully neutralizing several suspected terrorists while forcing the remaining fighters to scatter into the surrounding area.

Risk Breakdown

Operational Risk

Indicator Incidents (Current) Incidents (Prev) Status
Kidnapping 28 37 Improving
Terrorism 11 9 Escalating
Armed Robbery 2 6 Improving
Firearms Trafficking 2 9 Improving
Assaults 1 1 Stable

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