Location Intelligence - Kano State
Tracked Incidents (2026)
73
Most Prevalent Risk
Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse, Homicide
Most Affected LGA
Nasarawa
Operational Score
0.92
Ranked 17th
Weighted Contribution
Insights
AnalysisSeverity Level
'Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks' is the deadliest threat type in Kano this year, averaging 1.9 casualties per incident. Travellers and operations in affected areas face an elevated survival-threat level from this specific risk.
Future Outlook
Based on a 3-month moving average, approximately 13 incidents are projected for the coming month in Kano. The trend is decelerating — activity has been tapering recently.
Incidents in 2026 (Monthly)
Prevalent Risk
High Impact Incidents in Kano (2026)
Incidents by Actors
Operational Risk
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse | 14 | 14 | Stable |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 17 | Improving |
| Terrorism | 4 | 2 | Escalating |
| Theft | 4 | 7 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 3 | 18 | Improving |
| Fraud | 3 | 7 | Improving |
| Assaults | 1 | 7 | Improving |
| Firearms Trafficking | 1 | 3 | Improving |
| Infrastructural Sabotage | 1 | 1 | Stable |