Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-Feb-2026

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 Feb 03, 2026 to Feb 10, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Anambra Ihiala February 08, 2026 A petrol-laden tanker exploded along the Ihiala axis of the Onitsha-Owerri Road, opposite the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps, on Sunday, killing two persons instantly and injuring one other. Transportation Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption Medium
2 Oyo Olomi February 08, 2026 Oyo State Police command has disclosed that it has seized no fewer than nine bags of Indian hemp. The command also revealed that it seized one hundred and one (101) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Canadian Loud. Increased crime rates, public health crises, and social disorder Medium
3 Kwara Koro February 08, 2026 Armed bandits attacked Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday, killing one forest guard identified only as Samuel. Homicide Medium
4 Edo Oluku February 08, 2026 Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested a 38-year-old suspected armed robber in Benin City. Armed Robbery Low
5 Kano Kwanar Barde February 08, 2026 A fatal road accident involving a trailer heading towards Gujungu, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of more than 30 persons at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Operational Disruption, Financial Loss, Regulatory Non-Compliance Very High
6 Lagos Awoyaya February 08, 2026 Lagos State emergency authorities averted a potentially catastrophic fire in the early hours of Sunday following the overturn of a fully loaded Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker along the inward-bound lane of the LekkiEpe Expressway at Awoyaya. Supply chain disruption, Logistics delays, Economic losses Medium
7 Kano Kano February 08, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have arrested a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport while heading to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine weighing 1.589 kilograms buried in his stomach. Supply chain disruption, International relations strain, Economic instability Medium
8 Edo Ekpoma February 07, 2026 Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspected kidnapper, identified as Usman Abdulkarim. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and operational disruptions Medium
9 Benue Tse Dubem February 07, 2026 The Benue State Police Command has taken into custody a suspected criminal and seized a cache of 117 rounds of live ammunition in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Firearms Trafficking Low
10 Kebbi Tungan Babu Lada February 07, 2026 Kebbi State Police Command, in a joint operation with the military and other security agencies, has foiled a cattle-rustling attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits in Bunza Local Government Area of the state, neutralising one of the suspects. Supply chain disruptions, Economic losses, and Community instability Medium
11 Ebonyi Nkwagu February 07, 2026 The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the alleged theft of three children belonging to two separate mothers at Nkwagu Village, opposite the Nkwagu Military Cantonment, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. Child exploitation, human trafficking, and community unrest Medium
12 Kaduna Karku February 07, 2026 Suspected bandits have killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest along with 10 others during a fresh attack in a Kaduna State community. The incident occurred in Karku community of Kauru Local Government Area. Kidnapping for ransom, Community unrest, Economic disruption Medium
13 Kaduna Karku February 07, 2026 Suspected bandits have killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest along with 10 others during a fresh attack in a Kaduna State community. The incident occurred in Karku community of Kauru Local Government Area. Security breaches, Economic instability, Community unrest Medium
14 Benue Awanse February 06, 2026 Benue State Police Command has confirmed that on 6th February, 2026, around 12:40 p.m., its operatives conducting confidence-building patrols in Kwande Local Government Area successfully repelled an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Awanse community, rescuing a woman who had been abducted. Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
15 Sokoto Kiratawa February 06, 2026 Bandits attacked Kiratawa community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday, killing the community Imam and shooting another person along a nearby road. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human trafficking High
16 Plateau Bukuru February 06, 2026 Tragedy struck on Friday morning after a metro train reportedly hit and killed a woman identified as Salamatu Ahmad at the Bukuru Terminal Station in Plateau State. Operational Disruption, Economic Losses, and Regulatory Compliance Medium
17 Lagos Ikeja February 06, 2026 The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that officers allegedly involved in an attack on popular actor and content creator Ijoba Lande have been identified and are under investigation. Civil Unrest, Public Protests, Increased Scrutiny Medium
18 Abia Umuahia February 06, 2026 An Abia State resident, Uchechukwu Uchegbu, is in police custody after he allegedly assaulted his father, Emmanuel Uchegbu, during a long-standing property dispute, an incident the family says preceded the elderly mans death. Escalating disputes, community unrest, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
19 Benue Akpete February 06, 2026 At least two people have lost their lives in a renewed attack on Akpete community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State after an attack by suspected armed herdsmen. Violence, Economic Disruption, Community Instability High
20 Ogun Tapala February 06, 2026 Residents of about 20 communities in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday protested the alleged invasion of their communities and the forceful seizure of their farmlands by armed personnel. Land expropriation, Food shortages, Community unrest Medium