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 Lagos January 09, 2025 A viral video showed that the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka assaulted a public officer for making a video recording of her. Assaults Low
2 Ekiti January 09, 2025 The police in Ekiti State said its has arrested at least six hoodlums, attacking and robbing innocent people at Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Armed Robbery Low
3 Rivers January 09, 2025 A survey report conducted by the organisation on the state and challenges on Nigerian roads between January 2023 and December 12, 2024, stated the Port-Harcourt-Warri Road Overtakes Abuja-Kaduna Highway As Most Dangerous Route In Nigeria as a result of kidnapping. Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks Low
4 Lagos January 08, 2025 The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended 53 suspected drug dealers in a major operation targeting illicit drug activities at Gowon Estate, Ipaja. Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse Low
5 Kaduna January 09, 2025 Residents of Kauru Local Government Area in Kaduna State have taken to the streets to protest the persistent attacks by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers. Civil Disturbance Low
6 Federal Capital Territory January 09, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing a major scandal after a significant amount of cash and valuables disappeared from its Lagos Zonal Command. Theft Low
7 Ogun January 09, 2025 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) demands the immediate reversal of Eric Sekou Chelles appointment as the head coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Civil Disturbance Low
8 Borno January 09, 2025 An unspecified number of firewood scavengers have been reportedly slaughtered by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists in some parts of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Terrorism Low
9 Lagos January 09, 2025 A Toyota Highlander Jeep burst into flames after a collision on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Thursday, leaving the driver tragically burnt to death. Transportation Accident Medium
10 Kaduna January 07, 2025 Bandit Leader Kachalla Dogo Isah Reportedly Killed In Violent Clash With Rival Faction In Kaduna Homicide Medium
11 Rivers January 09, 2025 Amid rising political tensions in Rivers State, the Rivers State Elders Council warned individuals allegedly fueling discord between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and former Governor Peter Odili. Political Instability Low
12 Delta January 09, 2025 23-year-old suspected motorcycle thief, Joshua Akpotu arrested in Delta community Theft Low
13 Ondo January 09, 2025 Navy dismantles illegal refining sites and seizes stolen crude oil. About 20,000 litres of crude oil and 15,000 litres of illegally refined diesel were destroyed during the operation. Economic Sabotage Low
14 Ekiti January 09, 2025 Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Thursday morning clashed with Nigeria Police Force personnel who stormed their campus to arrest their colleagues. LEA Brutality Low
15 Ekiti January 09, 2025 Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned one Ogunrinde Temitope, 38, at the Chief Magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged stealing of two phones. Theft Low
16 Adamawa January 09, 2025 A Fire incident occurred destroying a section of a market opened in Yola as a temporary commercial centre for traders dislodged from the old market complex. Fire Outbreak Low
17 Katsina January 09, 2025 Joint security forces neutralized notorious bandit kingpin Bao Bao and several of his gang members in the forests of Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State. Terrorism Medium
18 Ogun January 08, 2025 Tragedy struck as a yet-to-be-identified driver and a pedestrian have lost their lives in two separate accidents that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan and Lagos-Abeokuta expressways on Wednesday Transportation Accident Low
19 Ogun January 07, 2025 A plastic collector identified as Yusuf Abubakar has reportedly lost his left wrist after he and his colleagues were allegedly attacked by suspected hoodlums in Isara Remo, Ogun State. Assaults Low
20 Bayelsa January 08, 2025 A clash occurred between two cult groups, Greendlanders and Bobos cult groups resulting in three fatalities at Igbogene community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Cultism Low