Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

29-Jul-2025

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

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Curated Security Incidents For The Past 7 Days from Jul 22, 2025 to Jul 29, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Federal Capital Territory Waru July 23, 2025 A senior security officer was killed and several others injured following a violent clash with suspected cultists and drug dealers at Bakasi Yimitu Village, Waru area of the Federal Capital Territory. Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Property Damage High
2 Plateau Yelwa Nono July 23, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area. Political Instability, Supply Chain Disruptions High
3 Plateau Mangor July 23, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that a second officer from the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) sustained gunshot injuries during the clearance operation following Wednesdays deadly ambush by suspected Fulani militias in Bokkos Local Government Area. Political instability, supply chain disruptions High
4 Benue Katsina-Ala July 24, 2025 Three kidnapped victims were rescued by the Nigerian Army troops during an operation conducted along the BenueTaraba border, officials confirmed on Thursday. Terrorism, Extortion, and Supply Chain Disruption High
5 Taraba Ilela July 23, 2025 Armed men suspected to be bandits on Wednesday invaded Ilela village in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one person and abducting seven others, including women and a child. Security, Kidnapping, and Extortion High
6 Taraba Ilela July 23, 2025 Armed men suspected to be bandits on Wednesday invaded Ilela village in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one person and abducting seven others, including women and a child. Terrorism, Law and Order, Human Rights High
7 Kogi Lokoja July 22, 2025 A tragic incident shocked residents of Lokoja, Kogi State, after a senior officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service allegedly killed a 26-year-old photography apprentice, concealed his body in a freezer, and later took his own life in a hotel. Workplace violence and mental health issues Medium
8 Kogi Lokoja July 22, 2025 A tragic incident shocked residents of Lokoja, Kogi State, after a senior officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service allegedly killed a 26-year-old photography apprentice, concealed his body in a freezer, and later took his own life in a hotel. Workplace violence and employee mental health Medium
9 Ebonyi Amata Akpoha July 23, 2025 Tension gripped Amata Akpoha community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following the suspected abduction of four farmers by armed men believed to be from a neighbouring community. Supply chain disruption, labor unrest High
10 Nasarawa Yelwa Ediya July 25, 2025 Security operatives in Nasarawa State arrested six suspected members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping gang responsible for a series of violent crimes in Yelwa Ediya village, Doma Local Government Area. Property damage, reputational harm, and legal liabilities High
11 Federal Capital Territory Waru July 23, 2025 A senior security officer was killed and several others injured following a violent clash with suspected cultists and drug dealers at Bakasi Yimitu Village, Waru area of the Federal Capital Territory. Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Property Damage High
12 Plateau Yelwa Nono July 23, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area. Political Instability, Supply Chain Disruptions High
13 Plateau Mangor July 23, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command confirmed that a second officer from the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) sustained gunshot injuries during the clearance operation following Wednesdays deadly ambush by suspected Fulani militias in Bokkos Local Government Area. Political instability, supply chain disruptions High
14 Benue Katsina-Ala July 24, 2025 Three kidnapped victims were rescued by the Nigerian Army troops during an operation conducted along the BenueTaraba border, officials confirmed on Thursday. Terrorism, Extortion, and Supply Chain Disruption High
15 Taraba Ilela July 23, 2025 Armed men suspected to be bandits on Wednesday invaded Ilela village in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one person and abducting seven others, including women and a child. Security, Kidnapping, and Extortion High
16 Taraba Ilela July 23, 2025 Armed men suspected to be bandits on Wednesday invaded Ilela village in Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one person and abducting seven others, including women and a child. Terrorism, Law and Order, Human Rights High
17 Federal Capital Territory Waru July 23, 2025 A senior security officer was killed and several others injured following a violent clash with suspected cultists and drug dealers at Bakasi Yimitu Village, Waru area of the Federal Capital Territory. Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Property Damage High
18 Kogi Lokoja July 22, 2025 A tragic incident shocked residents of Lokoja, Kogi State, after a senior officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service allegedly killed a 26-year-old photography apprentice, concealed his body in a freezer, and later took his own life in a hotel. Workplace violence and mental health issues Medium
19 Plateau Yelwa Nono July 23, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Inspector Philemon Akawu, who was attacked by suspected hoodlums while on special duty in Bokkos Local Government Area. Political Instability, Supply Chain Disruptions High
20 Kogi Lokoja July 22, 2025 A tragic incident shocked residents of Lokoja, Kogi State, after a senior officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service allegedly killed a 26-year-old photography apprentice, concealed his body in a freezer, and later took his own life in a hotel. Workplace violence and employee mental health Medium