Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

12-Sep-2025

This security map indicates the intensity of threats across Nigeria in the last 7 days.

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Disclaimer: While Risk Control takes every measure to provide accurate data, we are not liable for inadvertent errors. The map is intended for informative purposes only.

Curated Security Incidents For The Past 7 Days from Sep 06, 2025 to Sep 13, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Zamfara Fegin Rama September 11, 2025 The Nigeria Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have killed six terrorists and lost three soldiers an ambush in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara. Civil Unrest, Humanitarian Crisis, Infrastructure Disruption High
2 Sokoto Garbe Kanni September 11, 2025 Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto, a total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed Security breaches, Trade disruptions, Loss of life High
3 Sokoto Garbe Kanni September 11, 2025 Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto, a total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed Security breaches, Trade disruptions, Loss of life High
4 Zamfara Anka September 11, 2025 Troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep. Kidnapping, Extortion, Violence High
5 Zamfara Anka September 11, 2025 Troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep. Kidnapping, Extortion, Violence High
6 Plateau Kogul September 11, 2025 Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State. Theft, Economic Loss, Community Safety Medium
7 Plateau Kogul September 11, 2025 Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State. Theft, Economic Loss, Community Safety Medium
8 Katsina Maraban Maigora September 11, 2025 In a related development, troops deployed at Maraban Maigora in Faskari LGA of Katsina engaged terrorists in Sabuwa axis and neutralised one of them after a firefight Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties High
9 Katsina Maraban Maigora September 11, 2025 In a related development, troops deployed at Maraban Maigora in Faskari LGA of Katsina engaged terrorists in Sabuwa axis and neutralised one of them after a firefight Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties High
10 Sokoto Garin Bature September 11, 2025 Troops engaged terrorists who attacked Garin Bature village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and unfortunately, two civilians were killed before troops arrived. Civil unrest, Infrastructure disruption, Economic instability Medium
11 Sokoto Garin Bature September 11, 2025 Troops engaged terrorists who attacked Garin Bature village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, and unfortunately, two civilians were killed before troops arrived. Civil unrest, Infrastructure disruption, Economic instability Medium
12 Zamfara Tungar Miragumi September 11, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) rescued eight kidnapped victims and neutralised one terrorist in Zamfara States. Terrorism, Kidnapping, Community unrest Medium
13 Zamfara Tungar Miragumi September 11, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) rescued eight kidnapped victims and neutralised one terrorist in Zamfara States. Terrorism, Kidnapping, Community unrest Medium
14 Zamfara Fegin Rama September 11, 2025 The Nigeria Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have killed six terrorists and lost three soldiers an ambush in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara. Civil Unrest, Humanitarian Crisis, Infrastructure Disruption High
15 Lagos Ikota GRA September 10, 2025 The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) sealed EMCEL Court Phase I and Well Stock Apartments, both located on Lantana Avenue, Ikota GRA, Eti-Osa, for discharging wastewater into public drains and the environment. Environmental fines, regulatory non-compliance, and ecosystem degradation Medium
16 Kebbi Kaoje September 10, 2025 Detectives of the Kebbi State Police Command arrested six suspects concerning the theft of gold ornaments valued at over 109.5 million in Kaoje town, Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. Financial loss, organized crime, supply chain disruption High
17 Federal Capital Territory Mpape September 10, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Police Command rescued three children from an abusive home and arrested their 45-year-old father, Mr. David Tersoo, after a late-night domestic violence incident in Mpape, Abuja. Escalating domestic violence cases, community unrest, and social service strain Medium
18 Federal Capital Territory Mpape September 10, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Police Command rescued three children from an abusive home and arrested their 45-year-old father, Mr. David Tersoo, after a late-night domestic violence incident in Mpape, Abuja. Escalating domestic violence cases, community unrest, and social service strain Medium
19 Kwara Tsaragi September 10, 2025 Armed bandits attacked Bokungi, a settlement in Tsaragi community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and rustling hundreds of cattle. Cattle rustling, community displacement, economic instability Medium
20 Kwara Tsaragi September 10, 2025 Armed bandits attacked Bokungi, a settlement in Tsaragi community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and rustling hundreds of cattle. Cattle rustling, community displacement, economic instability Medium