Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-Jan-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 Jan 03, 2025 to Jan 10, 2025
No State Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Oyo January 08, 2025 A road accident that occurred in the Eleyele area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has claimed the life of a middle-aged woman, leaving several others injured. Transportation Accident Medium
2 Federal Capital Territory January 08, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over allegations of theft. Theft Low
3 Federal Capital Territory January 08, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command and guard unit have intercepted 59 male children suspected to be victims of human trafficking. Human Trafficking Low
4 Anambra January 07, 2025 Two Catholic reverend sisters were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday evening in Anambra State. Kidnapping Low
5 Imo January 05, 2025 No fewer than 18 people were killed in coordinated attacks across several communities in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State on Sunday. Homicide Very High
6 Lagos January 08, 2025 The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of a teacher following a viral video showing the suspect allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in Ikorodu. Assaults Low
7 Enugu January 08, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a notorious hacker, identified as Onuma Osita, who infiltrated the financial system of the Enugu State government and siphoned N1,097,700,300 from its coffers. Cyber Crime Low
8 Delta January 08, 2025 The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 21-year-old woman, Princess Okolie, and her boyfriend for orchestrating a fake kidnapping in a bid to extort N2 million from her parents. Fraud Low
9 Jigawa January 07, 2025 Conflict between some herders and farmers in Gagarawa Local Government Area, Jigawa State, in the Villages of Tudun Fulani and Dan Nani Communal & Boundary Violence Low
10 Lagos January 07, 2025 The family of Adiat Abiola Babatanisewu is urgently appealing to the public for help in locating their missing mother, whose whereabouts have remained unknown for nearly three weeks since she left her residence. Missing Persons Low
11 Lagos January 07, 2025 A yet-to-be-identified man has lost his life while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple accident around Otedola Bridge in Lagos. Transportation Accident Medium
12 Cross River January 07, 2025 The Ogoja Local Government Central Market in Ishibori, Cross River State, was on fire, less than two days after the State High Court was engulfed in flames. Fire Outbreak Low
13 Ondo January 07, 2025 Armed hoodlums, reportedly led by Gbenga Aluko, a supporter of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, made attacks on citizens in Orita Merin Ayedun Adegbola community in Akure South. Assaults Low
14 Bayelsa January 07, 2025 The Nigerian Navy has rescued eight policemen and one other person from the scene of a boat accident in Bayelsa State. Transportation Accident Medium
15 Borno January 07, 2025 The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militant group has claimed responsibility for a recent attack on a Civilian Joint Task Force base in Borno State. Terrorism Low
16 Federal Capital Territory January 07, 2025 The Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigerian police has reportedly detained Abraham Daniel, a former pastor with Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and Alexander Eneche, following an accusation of cyberbullying and criminal defamation. Cyber Crime Low
17 Imo January 07, 2025 The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has threatened industrial action within two weeks if the crisis rocking Benjamin Uwajumogu State College of Education, Ihitte Uboma, Imo is not resolved. Labour Disputes Low
18 Oyo January 06, 2025 Thieves have robbed some victims of a road accident that occurred in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, DAILY POST gathered. Theft Low
19 Ogun January 03, 2025 An electrician, Olaniyi Moshood, lost his life after falling off an electric pole that collapsed while he was working on it in the Atan area of Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Industrial Accidents Medium
20 Federal Capital Territory January 04, 2025 A motor accident along the Akwanga-Abuja road has claimed the lives of an entire family of four. Transportation Accident Low