Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

14-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 08, 2026 to Feb 15, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Oyo Oyo town February 09, 2026 The Oyo State Police Command has said it arrested no fewer than three suspects in connection with alleged involvement in cultism. Increased crime rates, Public safety concerns Medium
22 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
23 Rivers Ahoada West February 08, 2026 The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three persons, including the head of a local vigilante outfit, for allegedly torturing a man identified asGhadafi to death in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state. Regulatory non-compliance, Operational disruption, Litigation Medium
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 Edo Obanowa February 08, 2026 There was pandemonium in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State as kidnappers stormed the area and abducted no fewer than five persons, including a police officer. Kidnapping Low
28 Edo Makeke February 08, 2026 There was pandemonium in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State as kidnappers stormed the area and abducted no fewer than five persons, including a police officer. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and operational disruptions Medium
29 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
30 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
31 Benue Utonkon February 08, 2026 The Benue State Police Command has acknowledged the abduction of nine church members at Ojije community in Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area. Physical harm, community unrest, operational disruption Medium
32 Kaduna Danhonu II February 08, 2026 Following the abduction of seven people from Danhonu II community in New Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Monday, residents protested against the incessant kidnappings in the community. Supply Chain Disruption, Public Safety Threats, Economic Deterrence Medium
33 Benue Adoka February 08, 2026 The Benue State Police Command has rescued four travellers abducted by armed bandits along the AdokaAnkpa Road while issuing a fresh alert over the presence of heavily armed criminal groups in parts of the state. Kidnapping, Banditry, Regional Instability Medium
34 Niger Mashegu February 08, 2026 Three abducted victims have been rescued by police operatives after a gun duel with suspected kidnappers in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Kidnapping for Ransom, Human Trafficking Medium
35 Delta Osubi February 08, 2026 A middle-aged man identified simply as Iseleto has fled the Osubi community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State after allegedly stabbing his 23-year-old son, Miracle, to death during a family dispute on Sunday. Family violence, community unrest, and safety concerns Medium
36 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
37 Plateau Dogon Ruwa February 08, 2026 Gunmen attacked Dogon Ruwa community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday evening, killing one resident and abducting eight others, including an imam. Violence, Kidnapping, and Economic Instability High
38 Yobe Damagum February 08, 2026 At least one person has been killed and another injured after an attack by unknown assailants during a criminal conspiracy to steal domestic animals in Damagum Local Government Area of Yobe State. Community Unrest, Economic Disruption, Human Safety Medium