Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

02-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 Dec 26, 2025 to Jan 02, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Plateau Jos December 28, 2025 A fuel tanker crash occurred near St. Louis College in Jos, Plateau State, leaving two people dead and 16 others injured. It was gathered that the crash happened on Sunday evening. Eyewitnesses said the tanker lost brakes after the Plateau State Specialist Hospital Roundabout and eventually collided with several other vehicles, resulting in fatalities. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, Business Disruption Very High
22 Kano Goron Dutse December 27, 2025 Suspected bandits have launched another attack on Goron Dutse ward in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, leading to the death of three of the attackers after a confrontation with security forces. Armed Robbery Low
23 Gombe Pindiga December 27, 2025 A deadly night attack in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, has left a family shattered. According to a post on X by Bakatsine on Sunday, a security analyst in the Northwest, armed bandits stormed a private home late at night, killing Prince Yusuf Derdoski and his pregnant sister. Two other members of the family were also abducted by the attackers. Kidnapping Low
24 Gombe Pindiga December 27, 2025 A deadly night attack in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, has left a family shattered. According to a post on X by Bakatsine on Sunday, a security analyst in the Northwest, armed bandits stormed a private home late at night, killing Prince Yusuf Derdoski and his pregnant sister. Two other members of the family were also abducted by the attackers. Homicide Low
25 Zamfara YarTashaDansadau December 27, 2025 An unspecified number of travelers have been killed following a suspected bomb explosion along the YarTashaDansadau way in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Fire Outbreak Low
26 Gombe Lawanti December 27, 2025 The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday expressed deep sadness over the tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of seven persons from Lawanti community in Akko Local Government Area. Transportation Accident High
27 Anambra Ogbunike December 27, 2025 One person has lost her life while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Nawfia axis, near Enugu-Agidi Junction, along the AwkaOnitsha Expressway, Anambra State. Supply Chain Disruptions, Increased Costs Medium
28 Katsina Sabuwar Anguwa December 27, 2025 A suspected drug peddler and member of a criminal gang has been killed during a police operation in Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina Local Government Area, Katsina State. Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse Medium
29 Yobe Potiskum December 26, 2025 Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA) has confirmed a tragic road accident along Potiskum Road at Mile-5, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving six others injured. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Increased Costs High
30 Kebbi Danko/Wasagu December 26, 2025 The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered illegal firearms during a week-long security operation across the state. Human trafficking, organized crime, and community unrest Medium
31 Adamawa Sarau Belel December 26, 2025 Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers allegedly responsible for kidnapping and related threats within the Sarau Belel community in Maiha Local Government Area. Public Safety Threats, Human Trafficking, Organized Crime Medium
32 Yobe Badejo December 26, 2025 A fatal road accident has claimed the lives of seven passengers, with four others sustaining varying degrees of injuries in Yobe State. Operational Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses High
33 Kwara Igbaja December 26, 2025 Suspected bandits on Friday evening reportedly invaded the Adanla community, a suburb of Igbaja in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, and allegedly abducted no fewer than seven persons. Kidnapping Low
34 Gombe Tumfure December 26, 2025 A fuel tanker on Friday caught fire while offloading diesel at Rain Oil Filling Station, Tumfure area of Gombe, Gombe State. Fire Outbreak Low
35 Oyo Aremo December 26, 2025 Three persons were rescued with minor injuries after fire destroyed three bungalow residential buildings at Amosun Compound, Aremo, in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday. Fire Outbreak Low
36 Gombe Gombe December 26, 2025 The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a suspect in the culpable homicide of a casual staff member at the Gombe Government House. Workplace violence, Staff turnover, Security breaches Medium
37 Yobe Kafetuwa December 26, 2025 A 25-year-old man has been beaten to death during a turbaning ceremony in Yobe State. The incident reportedly happened at about 11:50 p.m. on December 26, 2025, while youths were taking part in a Shadi competition during the turbaning ceremony of Lamido Alhaji Kunjo. Violent crime, Community unrest, Security breaches Medium
38 Ekiti Are-Ekiti December 26, 2025 The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 20-year-old man, Dare Omoyajowo, over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, who is deaf and dumb. Child exploitation, community unrest, public safety High