Public Safety Initiative

Making Security Intelligence Accessible to Everyone

Providing free access to real time safety information, risk awareness tools, and early warning alerts that help individuals, communities and institutions make safer decisions across Nigeria.

National Safety Overview

84 Incidents this week
18 High risk alerts
24 States affected

Citizens

Clear public safety updates for everyday decisions.

Communities

Shared awareness tools for neighbourhood resilience.

Institutions

Risk intelligence for planning, response, and policy.

Weekly Threat Map (WTM)

The Weekly Threat Map provides accessible, real-time risk information to help individuals, communities and institutions stay aware of evolving security conditions across Nigeria

Active Security Alerts

Critical

Transportation Accident in Kwara, Asa

Ilorin South

Kwara, Asa
Jul 06, 2026

[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.

High

Transportation Accident in Kogi, Adavi

Adavi

Kogi, Adavi
Jul 05, 2026

[Medium Severity] Road Traffic Accident Adavi LGA, Kogi State A road traffic accident along the OkeneLokoja Highway near Osara in Adavi LGA of Kogi State has resulted in seven (7) fatalities, with additional injuries reported. The crash involved a Siena bus and a stationary truck, with preliminary reports indicating that the collision occurred when the moving vehicle rammed into the parked truck. Emergency responders attended to the scene, evacuating victims while authorities continue investigations into the cause of the incident.Advisory: Motorists are advised to exercise caution on highways, particularly around stationary or broken-down vehicles. Drivers should ensure proper visibility measures, adhere to speed limits, and maintain safe driving practices to reduce the risk of collisions..

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Why This Matters

Nigeria faces complex and evolving security challenges that often leave citizens and communities without timely, reliable information. The Public Safety Initiative helps bridge that gap by making verified alerts, safety intelligence, and early-warning insights easier to access and understand.

  • Improve public access to safety information
  • Strengthen community resilience
  • Support evidence-based policy and planning
  • Encourage responsible reporting and transparency
84 Incidents monitored this week
18 Early warning alerts
24 States affected
2M+ Citizens reached
9410+ Communities monitored
50+ Verified reports processed

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Universities

Research, data analysis, and innovation partnerships.

Research Institutions

Evidence generation and policy support.

NGOs

Community engagement and humanitarian response.

Development Partners

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Media Organizations

Public awareness and responsible reporting.

Public Agencies

Information sharing and coordinated response.

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