Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

19-Apr-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 Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Anambra Onitsha South April 15, 2025 A fire incident occurred at a residential building located along Okosi Road by Ugwunaobamkpa junction, Onitsha, Anambra State. Property damage, business disruption, and reputational damage Medium
22 Federal Capital Territory Abuja April 16, 2025 Staff members at the Nigeria Meteorological Agency say seasonal climate prediction team members working without pay in the last six months, an experience they claim is the first in the agencys history. Property damage, reputational damage, and operational disruption. Medium
23 Federal Capital Territory Abuja April 15, 2025 Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) accused Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and Ladoja Olusola, a rival faction leader of being behind his abduction by gun-wielding thugs in Abuja on Tuesday. Reputation damage, legal liability, and operational disruptions. High
24 Benue Otukpo April 13, 2025 Suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, leaving several residents feared dead and properties destroyed in a fiery onslaught that began at about 5pm on Sunday. Property damage, loss of life, and displacement of workforce High
25 Benue Otukpo April 13, 2025 Suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, leaving several residents feared dead and properties destroyed in a fiery onslaught that began at about 5pm on Sunday. Kidnapping, Extortion, Property Damage High
26 Ebonyi Abakaliki April 13, 2025 A former Senior Special Assistant on Internal Security to Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abakaliki. Reputation, Legal, Political Medium
27 Ebonyi Abakaliki April 13, 2025 A former Senior Special Assistant on Internal Security to Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abakaliki. Reputation, Legal, Financial Medium
28 Enugu Oji April 15, 2025 At least two police officers killed on Tuesday in a deadly attack by gunmen in Ach, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State. Property damage, business disruption, and loss of life. High
29 Enugu Oji April 15, 2025 At least two police officers killed on Tuesday in a deadly attack by gunmen in Ach, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State. Terrorism, Kidnapping, Property Damage High
30 Oyo Ibadan South East April 15, 2025 The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, staged a protest on Monday over what they described as the illegal detention of their members and their exclusion from the states Rule of Law Enforcement Agency. Property damage, Staff safety, Supply chain disruption Medium
31 Delta Asaba April 15, 2025 A petition filed with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) alleging organised extortion by officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Delta State. Bribery, Corruption, Identity Theft Medium
32 Zamfara Talata Mafara April 14, 2025 Terrorists on Monday night launched a deadly attack on Morai town in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing a former local government sole administrator and three others. Political instability, extortion, and supply chain disruption High
33 Zamfara Talata Mafara April 14, 2025 Terrorists on Monday night launched a deadly attack on Morai town in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing a former local government sole administrator and three others. Kidnapping, Extortion, Political Instability High
34 Ondo Igbokoda April 15, 2025 The Forward Operation Base of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has destroyed eight illegal bunkering sites in the state Property damage, injury, or loss of life. Medium
35 Oyo Apete April 15, 2025 Residents of Apete, a community in Ibadan, Oyo State, have voiced their frustration over the persistent epileptic power supply in the area, which they say has lasted for over three years. Property damage, reputational harm Medium
36 Niger Farin-Doki April 15, 2025 At least two men lost their lives following a rockslide at an unauthorised mining site in the Farin-Doki area of the Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, in a tragic incident that underscores the dangers of illegal mining. Environmental damage, community unrest, and regulatory penalties High
37 Borno Bulabulin April 15, 2025 The Borno State Police Command arrested a 30-year-old teacher, Bukar Modu, for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy, Bashir Babaji, for absconding from class in the Bulabulin area of Maiduguri, the state capital Reputation, Compliance, Operational Medium
38 Ogun Abeokuta April 12, 2025 The Police have arrested controversial singer, Portable over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against renowned Yoruba Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa. Reputation damage, legal issues, and financial loss. Medium
39 Oyo Ibadan April 14, 2025 Another tanker exploded on Saturday at the Lead City University road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate end of the expressway, destroying properties worth millions of Naira, including vehicles and shops. Fire, Environmental, and Supply Chain Disruption High
40 Bauchi Toro April 13, 2025 One died while two others were injured following a collision involving two DAF trucks in Bauchi. Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage Medium