Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

14-Dec-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 Dec 07, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
1 Niger Lakurawa December 11, 2025 Security forces in Niger State have carried out a major operation against a militant hideout in Borgu Local Government Area, reportedly killing more than 40 armed fighters. Terrorism, Insurgency, Regional Instability Very High
2 Enugu Nsukka December 11, 2025 A student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has reportedly died after he was allegedly beaten by fellow students over a suspected case of phone theft. The incident occurred in the Eni Njoku male hostel. Physical harm, Security breaches, Student safety Medium
3 Plateau Jos December 11, 2025 Tragedy struck in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, when at least eight students of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, Plateau State, were killed after a trailer lost control and collided with a bus conveying them from a night outing on Zaria Road in the Jos metropolis. In addition to the eight students who died on the spot, the bus driver also lost his life, while two students who survived the accident were rushed to a nearby hospital. Operational Disruption, Financial Loss, and Regulatory Non-Compliance High
4 Borno Lingir December 10, 2025 No fewer than four people were injured when a truck carrying bags of onions reportedly triggered an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, at Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno State, on Wednesday. Terrorism, Kidnapping, Infrastructure Disruption Medium
5 Ondo Odudu December 10, 2025 Police operatives in Ondo State have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Godspower Cletus, who was apprehended while attempting to withdraw a N1 million ransom allegedly extorted from the husband of his victim. Financial Loss, Public Panic, and Security Breach Medium
6 Ondo Okeigbo December 10, 2025 The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in connection with cattle rustling and grievous bodily harm in the Okeigbo area. Supply chain disruption, business interruption, community unrest Medium
7 Adamawa Bazza December 10, 2025 The boy, Aminu Abdulazeez of Bazza community in Michika LGA, in Adamawa State, said he carted away half crates of nutri milk and Dudu mineral brand respectively to celebrate his birthday with his friends. Theft of inventory, Loss of revenue Low
8 Lagos Victoria Island December 10, 2025 Four officers from the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, LSWMO, and Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC/KAI, were reportedly attacked by hoodlums while enforcing environmental regulations against the illegal discharge of untreated wastewater, fats, and oils. Violent Crime, Public Disorder, Service Disruption Medium
9 Enugu Nsukka December 10, 2025 An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of 51-year-old Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu, a member of a neighbourhood security watch group, who was arraigned for the alleged murder of his 19-year-old cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, in the Nsukka Local Government Area. Workplace violence, employee safety, and liability exposure Medium
10 Edo Agho Forest December 10, 2025 The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Wednesday that it arrested two suspected traffickers and seized 763kg of skunk cannabis in the state. Public Health, Substance Abuse, and Organized Crime Medium
11 Edo Benin City December 10, 2025 A man identified simply as Osemudiamen has confessed to killing his sisters baby in Edo State while under the influence of alcohol and a hard substance. Increased crime rates, community instability, economic losses Medium
12 Lagos Ikeja December 10, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a video circulating online that shows a uniformed officer being assaulted by a crowd over allegations of theft. Public Safety Risks, Community Unrest, Escalation Risks Medium
13 Lagos Ojo December 10, 2025 Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a clandestine fake pharmaceutical operation in the Ojo area of the state. The police exposed a major illegal drug-manufacturing network operating from the top floor of a multi-storey building. Counterfeit medications, Public health risks, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
14 Yobe Damagum December 10, 2025 A fatal road accident has claimed one life with six persons hospitalised in Damagum town, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses High
15 Lagos Ikeja December 10, 2025 A three-member family, including a father, mother and their young child, died in a devastating multi-vehicle collision early Wednesday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said. Two other victims sustained critical injuries in the accident. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Economic Loss Medium
16 Lagos Ajah December 09, 2025 Two yet-to-be-identified men have been confirmed dead following a suspected cult-related shooting in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The incident happened on Tuesday night when armed men suddenly descended on the busy location and opened fire indiscriminately. Escalating violence, Community unrest, Public disorder Medium
17 Jigawa Katuka December 09, 2025 A fifty years old woman identified as Furera Ibrahim has been beaten to death over alleged witchcraft in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Social unrest, Community instability, Public safety Medium
18 Cross River Calabar December 09, 2025 The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Rashid Afegbua, has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts ahead of the states annual Carnival festivities. Firearms smuggling, organized crime, public disorder Medium
19 Zamfara Adabka December 09, 2025 At about 43 armed bandits stormed Adabka Village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, opening fire on residents. The gunmen shot and killed Alhaji Muhammad Dan Dabara, 45, before fleeing the area immediately. Security, Economic Instability, Community Unrest Medium
20 Oyo Ibadan December 09, 2025 Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a fire that ravaged the Agricultural Business Development Agency in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Equipment loss, Business continuity disruption, Supply chain disruption Medium