Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

28-Nov-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 Nov 21, 2025 to Nov 28, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Niger Paleta November 26, 2025 Armed bandits have allegedly kidnapped 54 farmers, including four pregnant women and children, in Paleta community, Unguwan-Kawo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Human trafficking, Physical harm, Emotional trauma High
22 Lagos Ikeja November 25, 2025 Lagos State Police Command says it has intensified its clampdown on criminal networks, leading to the recovery of nine high-end vehicles and several weapons in recent operations across the state. Public Safety, Crime, and Transportation Disruption Medium
23 Delta Asaba November 25, 2025 The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, has announced the arrest of a woman identified as Tracy Wilson for allegedly sexually assaulting her three-year-old daughter. Child exploitation, Human trafficking, Community unrest High
24 Federal Capital Territory Abuja November 25, 2025 Rev Ezekiel Dachomo has raised alarm over escalating threats against Christian communities in Plateau State, revealing that extremist groups are collecting N100,000 from women and N200,000 from men to procure weapons for attacks ahead of the Christmas season. Financial instability, infrastructure damage, public health risks High
25 Oyo Oyo November 25, 2025 Eight people have been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment at Oyo State General Hospital following a crash on Tuesday at the front of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education on Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway, Oyo State. Safety compliance, Regulatory fines, and Public backlash High
26 Anambra Onitsha November 25, 2025 There was panic in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday after a fully loaded tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) fell at No. 18 Enugu Road, directly in front of OVL Filling Station, causing a major obstruction and raising fears of an explosion. Transportation disruptions, Environmental hazards, Economic losses Medium
27 Lagos Onipanu November 25, 2025 A viral video circulating on social media on Tuesday captured a dramatic confrontation between Vehicle Inspection Officers and a truck driver at the Onipanu area of Lagos State. Escalating public unrest, civil disobedience, and potential loss of public trust Medium
28 Kebbi Birnin Kebbi November 25, 2025 Many suspects have been apprehended by the Kebbi State Police Command in connection with a motorcycle theft syndicate and the killing of a 17-year-old boy in Birnin Kebbi. Public Safety, Community Trust, Economic Downturn Medium
29 Ondo Akungba-Akoko November 25, 2025 Ondo State Police Command has arrested two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, AAUA, Akungba-Akoko, in connection with the alleged drugging and sexual assault of a 20-year-old female student. Student safety, institutional liability, and community unrest Medium
30 Edo Amufi November 25, 2025 A young man, identified as Timothy Gilbert, has gone into hiding after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, with a substance suspected to be acid in the Amufi area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Physical harm, Litigation, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
31 Oyo Alakia November 25, 2025 A yet-to-be-identified trigger-happy policeman has allegedly shot a teenager identified simply as DMX dead in the Alakia area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Civil Unrest, Public Protests, Community Backlash Medium
32 Edo Uromi November 25, 2025 The Edo State Police Command has arrested two females in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun with five live cartridges. Illicit Arms Trade, Organized Crime, Public Safety Medium
33 Osun Olomilagbala November 25, 2025 A leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun State, Adeboye Ademoroti, has been reportedly shot dead by some yet-to-be-identified assailants in the Ilesa area of the state. Community unrest, Service disruptions, and Economic instability Medium
34 Katsina kankara November 24, 2025 Notorious armed bandit leader Mustapha Babaro has reportedly imposed a N50 million levy on Yargoje and surrounding communities in Kankara Local Government Area, Katsina State. Financial loss, community instability, public safety risks High
35 Kogi Agbede November 24, 2025 Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have intercepted a major courier conveying a significant consignment of cannabis sativa from Ekiti State to Obajana in Kogi State. Money laundering, organized crime, public safety Medium
36 Delta Asaba November 24, 2025 The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of three youths in Asaba, the Delta State capital, declaring a full-scale manhunt for Owelle of Onicha-Olona, Chief Jerry Nkeeshe and all members of the armed group responsible for the deadly attack that claimed the lives of three innocent youths. Increased security costs, Decreased consumer confidence, Potential loss of business Medium
37 Kwara Isapa November 24, 2025 The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the violent attack on the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. The police command announced that 10 persons were abducted during the Monday evening invasion by suspected armed herders. Security breaches, Economic instability, Human life loss Medium
38 Adamawa Jimeta November 24, 2025 The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two officers for opening fire at a civilian car after stopping the vehicle for inspection at a checkpoint. Loss of public trust, decreased community cooperation, increased scrutiny of law enforcement practices Medium
39 Adamawa Malabu November 24, 2025 In less than 24 hours after the Adamawa State Government shut down boarding schools, the police have arrested three kidnappers in the state. Student safety, security breaches, and community unrest High
40 Benue Anwule November 24, 2025 Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the recent deadly attack on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Government Area, where several persons, including a pastor, were killed. Security breaches, community unrest, economic instability Medium