Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

27-Jul-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 Jul 21, 2025 to Jul 28, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Kebbi Yauri July 23, 2025 Thirteen Kwara State students of Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, were reportedly injured in an auto-crash which occurred on Yauri-Sokoto expressway in Operational disruption, reputational damage Very High
2 Yobe Potiskum July 23, 2025 A 35-year-old woman from Garin Abba village, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, has allegedly killed her husband following a heated argument over Workplace Violence, Family Conflicts Medium
3 Ogun Sagamu July 23, 2025 A tragic road accident which occurred at Sowo Village, along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, has claimed four lives, including those of Liability, Reputation, Operational Disruption Medium
4 Bauchi Bauchi July 23, 2025 The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of three teenagers after they reportedly drowned in a river at Jinkiri Village, Bauchi Local Route safety and violent attacks Medium
5 Kano Fagge July 23, 2025 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered and sealed a warehouse stocked with 88,560 litres of controlled Supply chain disruption, reputational damage High
6 Kwara Ilorin July 23, 2025 The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 11 individuals for Data breach, Identity theft Medium
7 Kano Kano July 24, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Kano. Reputation, Safety, Financial Medium
8 Sokoto Sokoto July 24, 2025 The Zamfara State Government has dismissed recent accusation of negligence leveled against Governor Dauda Lawal by a group of individuals Supply chain disruptions, property damage, and loss of life. High
9 Benue Guma July 23, 2025 Controversial musician, Portable has denied stealing allegations levelled against him by VeryDarkMan. The feud started after VeryDarkMan urged President Reputation damage, legal liability Medium
10 Edo Akoko-Edo July 23, 2025 Controversial social commentator VeryDarkMan has once again stirred online buzz with the release of a diss track targeting several prominent figures, Security breach, reputational damage High
11 Edo Benin July 24, 2025 Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended two suspects linked to the alleged killing of a police officer assigned to an expatriate in Civil unrest, reputational damage Medium
12 Zamfara Maradun July 24, 2025 Troops operating in Anka LGA, Zamfara State, have recovered cattle stolen by bandits during an attack on communities in Bakura Local Government Area, Security, Supply Chain Disruption High
13 Kebbi Yauri July 24, 2025 A driver carrying 13 students of Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, UDUS, from Ilorin, Kwara State, crashed near Yauri in Kebbi State and died. The Reputation, Operational Disruption Medium
14 Zamfara Gusau July 24, 2025 Residents of Fegin Mahe community, located in Ruwan-Bore Ward under Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, have staged a peaceful protest at the Civil unrest, Property damage, Supply chain disruptions Medium
15 Zamfara Gusau July 24, 2025 The heart of Zamfaras capital stood still on Wednesday as hundreds of frustrated and grieving residents poured into the streets to raise the Terrorism, Lawlessness, and Social Unrest High
16 Katsina Faskari July 24, 2025 Several persons, including vigilantes and civilians, were killed on Wednesday afternoon when armed bandits attacked Gidan Gona village in Tafoki district, Terrorism, Law and Order, Human Rights High
17 Benue Otukpo July 23, 2025 In the heart of Nigerias arable Middle Belt region lies Benue State, proudly wearing the appallation, of The Food Basket of the Nation. Yet, for quite Social unrest, violence, and reputational damage Medium
18 Kano Fagge July 23, 2025 A massive cache of industrial chemicals believed to be capable of producing explosives has been discovered and sealed by the National Agency for Food and Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage, and regulatory fines. High
19 Plateau Jos July 24, 2025 The University of Jos has held a valedictory session in honour of Professor Janet Punyit Plang, the late wife of the lawmaker representing Plateau Central Reputation, Safety, Security Medium
20 Oyo Odo-Oba July 22, 2025 A PETROLEUM tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), yesterday, crashed in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, just a few days after a similar incident. Environmental, Supply Chain, and Reputation Risks Medium