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Kwara State

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Snapshot

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State

Kwara

Year

2026

Crime Index

9.77

Total Incidents

91

#3rd

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Tracked Incidents (2026)

91

Most Prevalent Risk

Fire Outbreak, Kidnapping

Most Affected LGA

Asa

Operational Score

9.77

Ranked 3rd

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Activity Pace

Between Jan 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026, Kwara saw a 3.4% decrease in incidents compared to the same period last year, dropping from 87 to 84. However, fatalities surged by 65.6%, from 163 to 270, indicating a significant increase in the severity of security events.

Rising Risk

While overall incidents decreased slightly, the period from Jan 1 to Jul 1, 2026, shows a concerning rise in the lethality of security events. Fatalities increased by 65.6% (from 163 to 270), suggesting that while fewer incidents occurred, those that did were far more deadly.

Severity Level

The period Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026, experienced a significant increase in fatalities, rising by 65.6% from 163 to 270 compared to SPLY. This trend, coupled with a 5.5% increase in victims (from 381 to 402), points to a heightened risk of severe harm during security incidents.

Future Outlook

Given the substantial increase in fatalities and victims despite a slight drop in incident numbers, the near-term outlook suggests a continued risk of severe outcomes from security events in Kwara. The rise in fatalities by 65.6% (270 vs 163) warrants increased vigilance and preparedness for high-impact incidents.

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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 Kwara (2026)

LGA-level incident density map

Incidents by Actors

Distribution of incidents by actor type

Verified Updates

Recent Incidents in Kwara - 2026

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

Jul 06, 2026 High

15 Killed, 17 others injured in early morning auto crash in Kwara

Asa

[High Severity] Road Traffic Accident Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State A fatal road traffic accident along the IlorinJebba Expressway near Oko-Olowo in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State has resulted in fifteen (15) deaths and seventeen (17) injuries. The early morning crash involved multiple vehicles, with reports indicating a high-impact collision that led to significant casualties. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to evacuate victims, while authorities continue investigations into the cause of the incident.Advisory: Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution on highways, particularly during early morning hours. Drivers should adhere to speed limits, avoid reckless driving, and ensure vehicles are in good condition to reduce the risk of fatal accidents.

Jul 03, 2026 Low

Suspected kidnappers flee as police rescue woman, toddler from Kwara forest

Asa

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 43-year-old woman and her two-year-old son from a kidnappers hideout in a forest in Kwara State after a gun battle with the suspects. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Okokon Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said operatives of the Force Intelligence Departments Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), working with local security support groups, carried out the operation on Saturday after receiving credible intelligence on the victims location.

Jul 03, 2026 Low

Suspected kidnappers flee as police rescue woman, toddler from Kwara forest

Asa

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a 43-year-old woman and her two-year-old son from a kidnappers hideout in a forest in Kwara State after a gun battle with the suspects. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Okokon Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said operatives of the Force Intelligence Departments Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), working with local security support groups, carried out the operation on Saturday after receiving credible intelligence on the victims location.

Jul 01, 2026 Medium

Police arrest three over alleged abduction, murder of Kwara Polytechnic student

Asa

Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity over the alleged abduction and murder of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic who was declared missing in June. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police on July 1, 2026. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit,VCRU, following what the command described as a thorough investigation into the disappearance of Sodiq Durodola Olaniyi, a 29year-old indigene of Oyo State.

Jul 01, 2026 Medium

Police arrest three over alleged abduction, murder of Kwara Polytechnic student

Asa

Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity over the alleged abduction and murder of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic who was declared missing in June. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police on July 1, 2026. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit,VCRU, following what the command described as a thorough investigation into the disappearance of Sodiq Durodola Olaniyi, a 29year-old indigene of Oyo State.

Risk Breakdown

Operational Risk

Indicator Incidents (Current) Incidents (Prev) Status
Kidnapping 17 62 Improving
Terrorism 11 8 Escalating
Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse 3 1 Escalating
Fraud 3 2 Escalating
Armed Robbery 2 11 Improving
Organ Trafficking 1 0 Escalating
Theft 1 4 Improving

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