Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

13-Jan-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 Jan 06, 2026 to Jan 13, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Jigawa Kwangara January 10, 2026 The Jigawa State Police Command has said that a joint security operation has led to the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and fraudsters in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. Violent crime, property theft, and community instability Medium
22 Benue Udeku January 10, 2026 Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed two security operatives in Udeku community, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. Violence, community unrest, and security personnel shortages Medium
23 Benue Gwer West January 10, 2026 An early morning fire has gutted a rice farm operated by AgbuCity Farms, located along the river bank in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Crop failure, Food shortages, Economic losses Medium
24 Cross River Ikang January 10, 2026 Troops of 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 18 passengers, including two infants, following the hijacking of a passenger boat along the NigeriaCameroon waterway. Maritime Security, Trade Disruption, Economic Loss Medium
25 Nasarawa Azuba January 10, 2026 Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers listed as wanted for their alleged involvement in multiple robbery operations across the state. Financial loss, Physical harm, Operational disruption Medium
26 Sokoto Darusa January 10, 2026 Suspected Lakurawa gunmen have killed two currency exchange operators during an attack on a weekly market in Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Homicide Low
27 Benue Adogo January 10, 2026 Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched fresh attacks on farming settlements in Adogo, Ugbaam Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, vandalising farmlands and destroying crops valued at millions of naira. Food insecurity, Economic disruption, Community displacement High
28 Delta Ubeji January 10, 2026 The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and armed robber, as well as a suspect found in possession of illicit drugs, alongside the recovery of weapons and controlled substances. Public Safety, Economic Disruption, and Increased Security Measures Medium
29 Edo Ekpoma January 10, 2026 The Edo State Police Command on Sunday said a 32-year-old protester, identified as Osagie Abraham, was shot by a military personnel during Saturdays protest by residents of Ekpoma over the incessant abductions in the locality and its environs. Civil Unrest, Protests, and Economic Disruption Medium
30 Akwa Ibom Oron January 09, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing business. Product tampering, supply chain disruption, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
31 Lagos Berger January 09, 2026 Commuters and motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced significant delays on Friday afternoon following a multiple-vehicle collision involving a heavy-duty truck and two passenger cars. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses Medium
32 Niger Wawa January 09, 2026 Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have again struck in a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing four and rustling cattle. Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
33 Bauchi Jamaare January 09, 2026 The Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives in a fatal road crash that occurred at about 6:20am on Friday along the JamaareAzare axis of the KanoMaiduguri Expressway. Operational disruption, Economic loss, Passenger safety High
34 Kwara Omu-Aran January 09, 2026 The Legislative Chamber of Irepodun Local Government Area in Omu-Aran, Kwara State was gutted by fire. Operational Disruptions, Data Loss, Business Continuity Medium
35 Kano Bachirawa Quarters January 09, 2026 The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms and live ammunition in a major operation aimed at tackling crime in the state. Theft, Property damage, Financial loss Medium
36 Ogun Ogere Bridge January 09, 2026 Heavy gridlock occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning after a truck fell and blocked one lane of the road. The incident happened near the Ogere Bridge, obstructing traffic heading towards Ibadan, Saapade, Alapako and other adjoining areas. Supply chain disruptions, Economic losses, Delays Medium
37 Ogun Ibafo January 09, 2026 The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, on Friday confirmed that two people died in a lone accident around Oremeji Bus Stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Transportation Accident Low
38 Oyo Kishi January 09, 2026 Property worth millions of naira was destroyed on Friday after a fire engulfed three vehicles and a community power house at a filling station in the Kara area of Kishi, Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State. Equipment failure, Supply chain disruption, Financial losses Medium
39 Abia Umuahia January 09, 2026 The Abia State Police Command has rescued a four-year-old boy, identified as Jeremiah Emmanuel Gimba, who was reported missing and is believed to be from Nasarawa State. Missing Persons Low
40 Gombe Dasa January 08, 2026 The Gombe State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered a large number of stolen livestock in coordinated operations carried out on Thursday. Theft, financial loss, economic instability Medium