Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

18-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 11, 2026 to Feb 18, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Niger Tungan-Makeri February 13, 2026 Armed bandits have allegedly killed six persons in Tungan-Makeri and set a police station ablaze in nearby Konkoso districts, both in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Arson Low
22 Kano Kiru February 13, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of cannabis sativa concealed inside a cement-laden trailer along the ZariaKano road, arresting the driver and launching an investigation into the network behind the crime. Illicit trade, Organized crime, Public health Medium
23 Niger Tungan-Makeri February 13, 2026 Armed bandits have allegedly killed six persons in Tungan-Makeri and set a police station ablaze in nearby Konkoso districts, both in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Homicide High
24 Ondo Ayede February 13, 2026 The Ondo State Police Command has said it had arrested two persons suspected to be kidnappers at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state . Kidnapping Medium
25 Borno BulayobeDarel February 13, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force North East under Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have foiled an attempted ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the BulayobeDarel Jamel axis in Borno. Supply chain disruption, Security threats, Operational delays Medium
26 Katsina Magaji February 13, 2026 Tragedy struck in Magaji community, Majen-Gobir ward of Rimi Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, Friday morning as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) CSP Muhammad Sani Sagir was killed in an ambush by suspected bandits. Increased violence, community mistrust, law enforcement vulnerability Medium
27 Katsina Unguwar Na Mau February 13, 2026 At least two people were killed and six others injured during a violent attack by bandits on Unguwar Na Mau community in Kakumi Ward, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Violent crime, community unrest, and economic instability High
28 Oyo Ibadan February 13, 2026 Oyo State Police command has declared that it has arrested two people in connection with theft of some quantities of diesel in Ibadan. Supply chain disruption, operational costs, security breaches Medium
29 Benue Ugba February 13, 2026 Police operatives in Benue State have successfully thwarted an armed attack by suspected bandits in Ugba, killing one of the assailants and apprehending another. Violent crime, Public Safety, Community Unrest Medium
30 Oyo Ibadan February 12, 2026 Oyo State Fire Service Agency on Thursday successfully prevented a potentially devastating fire following a petrol tanker accident at the Flower Mill area, Toll Gate, along the LagosIbadan Expressway in Ibadan. Transportation Accident Low
31 Oyo Ibadan February 12, 2026 A 12-year-old student of a private secondary school was, on Thursday, kidnapped in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and safety concerns Medium
32 Borno Maiduguri February 12, 2026 Gunmen suspected to be ISWAP terrorists have reportedly killed Prof Abubakar Mohammed el-Jumma of the Nigerian Army University Biu after a targeted abduction along the Maiduguri-Damboa highway. Homicide Medium
33 Adamawa Gwewan February 12, 2026 The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims in Gwewan Village, Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Kidnapping Low
34 Osun Osogbo February 12, 2026 The Osun state Police Command has arrested a travel agent for allegedly defrauding two clients of N3.6 million under the pretext of securing Luxembourg visas. Fraud Low
35 Kwara Osin/Laduba February 12, 2026 Men of the Kwara State Fire Service have recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man from a river along the Osin/Laduba area in Ilorin West Local Government Area. Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks Medium
36 Lagos Eleko February 12, 2026 A male motorist has lost his life, while his wife sustained critical injuries following a fatal road traffic accident involving a granite-laden articulated truck and a Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the LekkiAjah Expressway in Lagos State. Transportation Accident Medium
37 Kano Danzaki February 12, 2026 Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano have rescued a five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, who was kidnapped in the state. Kidnapping, Child Abduction, Public Safety Low
38 Taraba Ibi February 12, 2026 Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a suspected gunrunner on February 12, 2026, in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. Violent crime, Public safety, Regional instability Medium
39 Benue Ankpali February 11, 2026 Security operatives of the Nigerian Army and the Police have repelled an attempted bandit attack on Ankpali Village in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one of the assailants. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Infrastructure Damage Medium
40 Borno Maiduguri February 11, 2026 Gunmen suspected to be ISWAP terrorists have reportedly killed Prof Abubakar Mohammed el-Jumma of the Nigerian Army University Biu after a targeted abduction along the Maiduguri-Damboa highway. Kidnapping Low