Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

19-Mar-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 Mar 19, 2025 to Mar 26, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Oyo Ibadan March 25, 2025 State authorities have reinforced efforts to curb diphtherias spread and protect residents amid outbreaks in parts of the country. Increased healthcare costs, loss of tourism revenue Medium
2 Federal Capital Territory Abuja March 25, 2025 The ongoing crisis within the Labour Party worsened on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) formally petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice demanding the immediate prosecution of the partys National Chairman, and three other top officials over allegations of forgery and criminal conspiracy. Political instability, potential disruptions to business operations Medium
3 Lagos Ikeja March 25, 2025 Lagos State Police apprehended four suspects for allegedly diverting airline operators' funds from a commercial bank in Lagos. Financial loss, reputation damage, loss of customer trust High
4 Bauchi Tirwun March 25, 2025 In 2024,Bauchi State detected 13,908 and registered 12,092 drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB) cases on treatment, as against 9,332 recorded in 2023. Strained resources, increased expenses, reduced productivity High
5 Kogi Koton karfe March 25, 2025 The NCoS has identified the officer killed during the jailbreak. Security breaches, reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny Medium
6 Kogi Lokoja March 25, 2025 DSS and NAPTIP operatives dismantled a child trafficking syndicate, arresting the female ringleader and six others across states. Reputation damage, increased regulatory scrutiny Medium
7 Edo Etsako West March 25, 2025 Pupils at Ughieda Primary School attend classes in dilapidated conditions, lacking furniture and safe infrastructure. Reduced educational quality, potential workforce development issues Medium
8 Plateau Bokkos March 25, 2025 Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), under the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMAA, eliminated a wanted bandit and an armed robber in separate operations across Plateau State. Potential increase in security costs, risk of theft Medium
9 Federal Capital Territory Abuja March 25, 2025 EFCC to re-arraign ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki, ex-NNPC GM Aminu Baba-Kusa, and two firms over corruption charges at FCT High Court. Legal issues, regulatory changes, reputational damage Medium
10 Rivers Port Harcourt March 25, 2025 Organized labour threatened decisive action that may disrupt national economic activities if the state of emergency in Rivers State is not reversed promptly. Operational disruption, production delay, financial loss High
11 Oyo Oniyere March 25, 2025 Oyo State Police indicted 17 of 59 arrested students for vandalizing science lab equipment worth over N25 million Financial loss, operational disruption, reputational damage Medium
12 Enugu Awgu March 24, 2025 Gunmen reportedly attacked the Awgu Divisional Police Headquarters in Enugu State, killing a police constable . Increased crime, instability, loss of confidence Medium
13 Enugu Awgu March 24, 2025 Gunmen reportedly attacked the Awgu Divisional Police Headquarters in Enugu State, killing a police constable . Increased crime, instability, potential for future attacks High
14 Kogi Kotonkarfe March 24, 2025 Twelve inmates have escaped in a jail break in the early hours of Monday in Kogi State Public safety concerns, damage to law enforcement credibility Medium
15 Lagos Otedola Bridge March 24, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command arrested three of its officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a 21-year-old traveller, Ramadan Adenola, during a stop-and-search operation under the Otedola Bridge. Potential reputation damage, decreased user trust Low
16 Niger Kontagora March 24, 2025 A heavy-duty tanker vehicle filled with fuel on Sunday night exploded while offloading its content in a fuel station, causing fears of major casualties. Supply disruption, increased costs, environmental damage High
17 Imo Ejemekwuru March 24, 2025 Catholic priest, Fr Ubaechu, has been kidnapped in Imo State. Security risks, potential escalation of violence Low
18 Federal Capital Territory Abuja March 24, 2025 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismantled a Ponzi scheme operation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arresting 133 suspects linked to the fraudulent network. Financial loss, reputational damage, legal implications Medium
19 Borno Wajiroko March 24, 2025 At least three Nigerian soldiers killed after Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (BHT/ISWAP) terrorists launched an assault on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Wajiroko area of Borno State. Security threats, operational disruptions, potential loss of assets High
20 Gombe Balanga March 24, 2025 A group of angry youths in Gombe State reportedly looted Ramadan palliatives meant to be distributed by son of President Bola Tinubu. Supply chain disruption, increased security costs. Medium