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Yobe State

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Snapshot

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State

Yobe

Year

2026

Crime Index

6.94

Total Incidents

47

#4th

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Tracked Incidents (2026)

47

Most Prevalent Risk

Terrorism, Transportation Accident

Most Affected LGA

Damaturu

Operational Score

6.94

Ranked 4th

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Activity Pace

Security incidents in Yobe have surged dramatically between January 1, 2026, and July 1, 2026, compared to the same period last year. Incidents increased by 83.3% (44 vs 24), while fatalities saw an alarming rise of 266.2% (249 vs 68). This indicates a significant escalation in the severity and frequency of security events impacting the state.

Rising Risk

While terrorism remains a prominent threat, with 10 incidents recorded, the data from January 1 to July 1, 2026, shows a concerning increase in overall security events. The rise in incidents, particularly those resulting in fatalities, suggests that the security landscape is becoming more volatile, demanding heightened vigilance from all stakeholders.

Severity Level

The period from January 1 to July 1, 2026, witnessed a substantial increase in fatalities, with 249 deaths recorded against 68 in the same period last year. This represents a 266.2% increase in lethality, highlighting a critical deterioration in the safety and security situation within Yobe State.

Future Outlook

Given the extreme increase in both incidents and fatalities observed from January 1 to July 1, 2026, the security outlook for Yobe remains highly concerning. The current trajectory suggests a continued elevated risk environment, necessitating robust security measures and contingency planning for corporate entities, NGOs, and travellers operating in the region.

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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 Yobe (2026)

LGA-level incident density map

Incidents by Actors

Distribution of incidents by actor type

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Recent Incidents in Yobe - 2026

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

Jul 03, 2026 Low

Boko Haram burns trucks, official vehicles in Yobe

Geidam

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly destroyed four vehicles, including trucks, one of which was laden with goods worth millions of naira, during an early morning attack on Geidam town in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to residents of the affected community, the insurgents infiltrated the town at about 4:30 am on Friday while most people were asleep and set vehicles parked in front of the Geidam Local Government Secretariat ablaze. A resident said the attackers first targeted the secretariat, where they burnt a Toyota Hilux and a Sharon bus belonging to the local government.

Jun 29, 2026 Low

Police smash theft ring, arrest eight suspects with stolen goods in Yobe

Damaturu

Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested eight suspected members of a notorious theft syndicate and stolen goods recovered in a major operation following a rise in shop breaking, shoplifting and theft across Damaturu metropolis. The Police Command disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim. According to the statement, the operation was carried out on Monday by the operative of A Division Damaturu in collaboration with vigilante members, following credible intelligence on criminal activities in the affected areas.

Jun 28, 2026 Low

Police rescue four abducted teenage girls in Yobe

Bade

The Yobe State Police Command has rescued four teenage girls who were abducted by suspected criminals in Fika Local Government Area of the state, following a coordinated operation involving police operatives and local vigilantes. The Commands spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement, saying the incident occurred on June 28, 2026, when the Fika Divisional Headquarters received a distress call reporting that unidentified armed persons had attacked Didim Village and abducted four young females. According to the police, all four victims were minors aged between 15 and 17 years.

Jun 24, 2026 Low

Police arrest eight over theft, violent attack in Yobe

Damaturu

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over alleged theft, violent assault and drug-related offences in separate operations across the state.

Jun 23, 2026 Medium

Woman allegedly kills own newborn baby, conceals remains near mosque in Yobe

Potiskum

A young woman was arrested by security operatives after allegedly killing her own newborn baby and concealing the infant's remains near a local mosque within the Potiskum metropolis. The discovery of the abandoned bundle by worshippers alerted community members, who immediately notified the authorities. Following a brief investigation and tracking within the neighborhood, the police apprehended the mother.

Risk Breakdown

Operational Risk

Indicator Incidents (Current) Incidents (Prev) Status
Terrorism 10 9 Escalating
Theft 6 3 Escalating
Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse 5 0 Escalating
Assaults 2 2 Stable
Infrastructural Sabotage 2 2 Stable
Kidnapping 2 2 Stable
Rape 2 5 Improving
Armed Robbery 1 4 Improving
Firearms Trafficking 1 2 Improving
Fraud 1 1 Stable

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