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 Edo Aduwawa January 08, 2026 The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has arrested a 36-year-old man, Jubril Abdullai, for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts with minors in Edo State. The suspect is reported to have carried out the illegal acts in Aduwawa, Urora, and surrounding areas near Benin City, Uhumwonde Local Government Area. Child exploitation, emotional trauma, psychological damage High
22 Kano Kano January 08, 2026 The Kano State High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging after finding him guilty of killing his newborn son. He was accused of force-feeding the infant with a local insecticide known as fiya-fiya, resulting in the childs death. He was also found guilty of striking the girlfriends father on the head with a brick after he caught Sabo poisoning the baby. Violent crime escalation, Public safety concerns Medium
23 Oyo Ibadan January 08, 2026 Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 49-year-old man, Peter Adubi, in connection with the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl. Rape Low
24 Plateau Yama Da Lahdi January 08, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected bandit linked to a recent attack on illegal miners in Plateau State and have recovered arms and ammunition during a raid on his hideout. Violence, Kidnapping, Extortion High
25 Bauchi Alkaleri January 08, 2026 The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Baffaji Abba, for alleged rape of his Neighbours eight-year-old daughter in Alkaleri Local Government Area. Public Unrest, Escalating Protests, Community Tensions Medium
26 Ogun Mowe January 08, 2026 The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in Mowe over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of a human skull. Human exploitation, organized crime, public health risks, national security threats High
27 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
28 Ondo Uso January 08, 2026 The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a vehicle and motorcycle during a cult initiation in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. Escalating violence, public disorder, community unrest Medium
29 Imo Umuekweye January 08, 2026 The Imo State Police Command has arrested Wisdom Onyeaju, a 24-year-old male of Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri-West Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of defilement. Child exploitation, abuse, and neglect Medium
30 Oyo Ojoo January 07, 2026 Two tankers carrying some quantities of Premium Motor Spirit have fallen in the last twenty four hours in Oyo State. The second incident occurred in Ojoo along the Ibadan/ Oyo Expressway on Wednesday, where a tanker with registration number KJA67XF((LAGOS) loaded with 40,000 litres capacity of premium motor spirit (PMS) swerved to the road side. Transportation Accident Low
31 Kano Kwankwaso January 07, 2026 Tragedy has struck in Kano State as a two-year-old boy, Saidu Ahmad, drowned in a well in Kwankwaso town, Madobi Local Government Area. Physical harm, Accidental death, Public safety Medium
32 Oyo Methodist, Ibadan January 07, 2026 Two tankers carrying some quantities of Premium Motor Spirit have fallen in the last twenty four hours in Oyo State. The first incident occured at Methodist along the Lagos/Ibadan Express way, Wednesday evening. It was learned that the trailer tanker with registration number A143XA (Osun) was carrying 33,000 litres of PMS when the incident occured. Transportation Accident Low
33 Anambra Ekwulobia January 07, 2026 The Anambra Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Chibuike Anikpe, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, 35-year-old Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. Public safety, Community unrest, Economic disruption Medium
34 Plateau Foron January 07, 2026 A community leader and president of the Rahei Foron Youth Congress, Ayuba Pam Choji, has been reportedly stabbed to death by bandits suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. Social Unrest, Economic Decline, Community Displacement Medium
35 Taraba Jalingo January 07, 2026 A four-bedroom flat owned by a retired staff member of the Health Services Management Board in Jalingo, Mr Ayuba Ali Dangana, has been completely destroyed by fire in the ATC area of Jalingo, Taraba State. Financial Loss, Business Disruption, Property Damage Medium
36 Lagos Ojota January 07, 2026 A cargo truck, Wednesday morning caught fire on the Ojota Bridge near the Old Toll Gate. Officials, however, reported that traffic has not been seriously affected. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, stated that the incident occurred around 8:24 a.m., prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. Traffic congestion, supply chain disruptions, property damage Medium
37 Oyo Oloka January 07, 2026 Suspected bandits have killed at least five personnel of the old National Park Service office in Oloka, Orire LGA of Oyo state. Teslim Kareem, conservator of the park, said the bandits attacked the park at about 9:00 pm on Tuesday. Security breaches, tourist cancellations, and economic losses High
38 Nasarawa Mararaba January 07, 2026 Police operatives in Nasarawa State have thwarted an armed robbery operation in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area, and recovered a locally fabricated Beretta pistol, the state police command has confirmed. Financial loss, Disruption of services, Physical harm Medium
39 Nasarawa Angara January 07, 2026 The Nasarawa State Police Command has dismantled suspected kidnappers hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages of Lafia East Development Area, arresting six suspects and rescuing three abducted victims. Kidnapping Low
40 Kano Nomansland court January 07, 2026 The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs to inmates at the Nomansland court complex in Kano. Drug contamination, Health outbreaks, Public safety threats Medium