Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

26-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 20, 2025 to Dec 27, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Kano Badawa December 21, 2025 The Kano State Police Command has rescued a man from angry mob after an alleged blasphemy incident at a hotel in the Badawa area of Kano metropolis. The incident happened at about 9:45 p.m. on December 21 at Sarina Hotel, located in Badawa Quarters. Civil Unrest, Public Disorder, and Property Damage Medium
22 Oyo Ibadan December 21, 2025 A twin three-bedroom private residential building in Ibadan has been razed by a midnight fire. The incident occurred at No 2, Ebony Street, Oluwakeyin Alia, Airport Area in Ibadan. It was gathered that the inferno occurred at exactly 12:23hrs on Sunday.A twin three-bedroom private residential building in Ibadan has been razed by a midnight fire. The incident occurred at No 2, Ebony Street, Oluwakeyin Alia, Airport Area in Ibadan, the inferno occurred at exactly 12:23hrs on Sunday. Property damage, business interruption, and potential loss of life Medium
23 Kano Hausawa Quarters December 21, 2025 The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popularly known as Abba Fiya, following a distress call over an armed robbery incident in Hausawa Quarters of the state. Cash theft, Supply chain disruption, Physical harm to employees Medium
24 Kano Goron Dutse December 21, 2025 The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has arrested two women over an alleged attempt to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Goron Dutse, Kano. Security breaches, Organized crime involvement, and Facility compromise Medium
25 Niger Kwankwashi December 21, 2025 Fire has razed Abagbo Garden and Hotel, a popular hotel situated in the Kwankwashi area of Suleja, Niger State, leaving the owner, Sunday Agbo, in a state of shock and despair. Operational disruption, Financial loss, Customer dissatisfaction Medium
26 Zamfara TsafeYanwaren December 21, 2025 An armed bandit has been arrested by security forces after a gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Violent crime, property theft, community instability Medium
27 Anambra Awka December 21, 2025 The Police Command in Anambra State on Sunday said it has arrested five male suspected fake vigilance operatives, allegedly using firearms to rob unsuspecting members of the public. Armed Robbery Low
28 Ogun Abeokuta December 20, 2025 The Police in Ogun State have arrested a suspected armed robber identified as Adenekan Segun, popularly known as Expensive, in the Abeokuta area of the state. Armed Robbery Low
29 Nasarawa Nasarawa December 20, 2025 The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made firearm and a stolen motorcycle during an operation in Nasarawa town. Asset theft, Business disruption, Increased security costs Medium
30 Abia Agbama December 20, 2025 A fire disaster, caused by a candlelight, has rendered an Abia couple, Mr and Mrs Godwin Nwosu, and their four children homeless in Agbama Housing Estate, Umuahia. Fire Outbreak Low
31 Lagos Ikeja December 20, 2025 Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, alongside her alleged accomplice, 30-year-old Adedamola Daniel, for reportedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband, who lives in South Africa. Fraud Low
32 Kwara Ilorin December 20, 2025 A pressing iron on Saturday triggered a fire outbreak in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at No. 4, opposite Layo Hotel, Coca-Cola Road, in the Ilorin metropolis at about 1:50 pm, in a building comprising four-bedroom flats. Fire Outbreak Low
33 Lagos Meran December 20, 2025 The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the death of an operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, following a fatal road accident on Meran Road, along the Iyana Ekoro corridor of Lagos. Operational failure, Driver error, Safety noncompliance Medium
34 Katsina Kauyen Gabas December 20, 2025 One person has been killed and several livestock stolen after suspected bandits attacked settlements in Katsina State. Violent crime, community unrest, economic instability Medium
35 Delta Ekraka December 20, 2025 The Delta State Police Command have arrested 13 suspected members of a notorious cult group and recovered assorted firearms, vehicles and other dangerous items during a tactical operation in the state. Violent crime, Public disorder, Community unrest Medium
36 Edo Isiuwa December 20, 2025 The Edo State Police Command has rescued 11 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Report claims that a driver was killed during the attack. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the incident happened around 11:55 p.m. on December 20 at Isiuwa, Edo State. Service Disruption, Public Safety Threats, Financial Losses Medium
37 Ondo Ipele December 20, 2025 Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Ipele Junction in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, leaving two police officers and a female civilian injured. Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks Low