Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

29-Oct-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 Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Akwa Ibom Itu October 28, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Police Command, says it has successfully dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication factory in Itam, Itu local government area of the state. Organized crime, Gun violence, National security threats High
2 Ondo Owo October 28, 2025 Four suspected kidnappers have been arrested by operatives of the Tactical Teams of the Ondo State Police Command in a forest within Owo-Ifon axis of the state. Increased security costs, Economic disruption, Human trafficking Medium
3 Lagos Mushin October 28, 2025 The death toll from the two-storey building collapse at Cole Street, Oyingbo area of Lagos State, has risen to two, while 25 others were rescued from the debris. Supply chain disruptions, Economic losses, and Regulatory non-compliance High
4 Gombe Funakaye October 28, 2025 One person has been confirmed dead while four others were injured following a clash between farmers and herders in Komi District, Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State. Social unrest, Economic instability, Community tensions Medium
5 Ogun Abeokuta October 28, 2025 The Ogun State Government has sealed the Adatan Market in Abeokuta for environmental infractions and illegal roadside trading. Food Safety, Environmental Non-Compliance, Economic Loss Medium
6 Abia Aba North October 28, 2025 Nigerian singer and Senior Special Assistant to Abia State Governor on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Okechukwu Justice, popularly known as J Martins, has miraculously escaped death, as his car veered off the highway and plugged into bush. Transportation accidents, Event cancellations, Financial losses Medium
7 Abia Aba North October 28, 2025 A socio-political group, the Igbo Political Network, IPN, said it has mobilized and deployed over 5000 independent observers (IOs) to monitor and report any act of irregularities on the Saturday, November 8, 2025 Anambra State Governorship election. Social Unrest, Electoral Disruption, Public Safety Threats Medium
8 Abia Aba North October 28, 2025 Two male youths have been confirmed dead in the Osisioma axis of Aba after a Toyota Camry they were riding in veered off the road and crashed into a deep gutter. Accidents, Injuries, Fatality, Service Disruption Medium
9 Ogun Yewa South October 28, 2025 No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead and three others severely injured after a minibus rammed into a stationed truck at Alagbon along Atan-Owode road in the Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. Traffic accidents, road safety breaches, public panic Medium
10 Osun Osogbo October 27, 2025 The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed a purported list of consensus candidates being circulated on social media, describing it as fake and politically motivated. Financial loss, Legal liability, and Regulatory non-compliance Medium
11 Anambra Ezinifite October 27, 2025 The Anambra State Police Command said it has foiled an armed robbery attack in Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Monday. Financial loss, Security breaches, Disruption to business operations Medium
12 Oyo Agodi October 27, 2025 Armed robbers on Monday attacked a bank customer and robbed him of a yet-to be ascertained amount of money near the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan the state capital. Physical harm, Financial loss, Security breaches Medium
13 Jigawa Sara October 27, 2025 The Jigawa State Police Command has smashed a drug ring, nabbed three suspects and seized over 13,000 illicit pills plus N400,000 in suspected proceeds, in a bold crackdown across Sara, Bamaina, and Sundimina towns in the state. Financial loss, Public health risks, Community instability Medium
14 Akwa Ibom Mkpat Enin October 27, 2025 Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested one Ada Clement for allegedly operating a baby factory in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Human Trafficking Low
15 Lagos Mile 2 October 27, 2025 A major tragedy was on Sunday averted in Lagos after a high-speed Lexus SUV collided with a fully loaded petrol tanker around Berger Suya, inward Mile 2, resulting in a chain of accidents that damaged several vehicles on display for sale. Transportation Accident Low
16 Lagos Lagos Island October 27, 2025 Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday as a two-storey building collapsed at No. 54, Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, near UBA Bank in Oyingbo, Lagos, leaving several residents trapped beneath the rubble. Structural failure, Fire hazards, Business disruption Medium
17 Gombe Gombe October 27, 2025 No fewer than twelve persons were confirmed dead in an accident involving Kano Line passengers at Darki town in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State. Transportation Accident Low
18 Kano Kano October 27, 2025 A 14-year-old boy, identified as Sulaiman Nura Ado, has drowned in a pond, popularly known as Ruwan Promise, in Kano State. Fire Outbreak Low
19 Lagos Maryland October 27, 2025 A 55-year-old man who accidentally fell into an underground drainage channel along Ikorodu Road, near Idiroko Bus Stop inward Maryland, was rescued alive by operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Transportation Accident Low
20 Plateau Jos October 27, 2025 The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 200-level student of Agriculture at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), identified as Nanpon Timnan, for allegedly killing his best friend, Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance of the same institution, and burying him in a shallow grave. Student safety, community trust, law enforcement scrutiny High