Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

30-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 23, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Anambra Awka April 27, 2025 Eight people lost their lives while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road accident that occurred along the Nteje-Awka road, near the New Terminal, Ukpo Junction in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. Supply chain disruption, reputational damage High
22 Benue Makurdi April 27, 2025 The police in Benue State confirmed the death of four persons during a clash involving suspected cultists, which occurred at a popular bar, located at Akpehe in Makurdi, the Benue capital, on Sunday night. Violence, Kidnapping, Extortion Medium
23 Adamawa Yola April 28, 2025 Students of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, locked all entrances to the school in protest over the ongoing power and water cuts. Property damage, supply chain disruption Medium
24 Kwara Oja Gbooro April 26, 2025 Three people, including a scrap dealer, a suya vendor, and a young woman, died following a brutal shooting by gunmen in the Oja Gbooro area of Ilorin, Kwara State. Property damage, business disruption, reputational damage High
25 Adamawa Hong April 26, 2025 No fewer than 17 people killed over the past two weeks in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Terrorism, Instability, and Humanitarian Crisis Very High
26 Delta Issele-Asagba April 28, 2025 Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have killed five suspected kidnappers terrorising Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba and environs areas of Delta State Kidnapping, Extortion, and Property Damage High
27 Delta Issele-Asagba April 28, 2025 Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have killed five suspected kidnappers terrorising Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba and environs areas of Delta State Extortion, Ransomware, Business Disruption High
28 Benue Akpehe April 27, 2025 The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack that occurred on Sunday night in the Akpehe area of Makurdi, the state capital. Property damage, Business disruption, Reputation damage High
29 Lagos Ebute Metta April 28, 2025 A magistrate court in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State has remanded 37-year-old Omoyiola Oladipupo over allegations of forgery. Identity theft, financial fraud, and legal liabilities Medium
30 Ondo Akure April 28, 2025 An Ondo State Magistrate Court, sitting in Akure has ordered the remand of two men, Adebowale Adegboye, and Idowu Akinseye in prison custody for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl (name withheld) Reputation, Legal, and Regulatory Risks High
31 Kwara Omu-Aran April 28, 2025 The Kwara State Police Command has launched a major rescue operation after two senior local government officials and five others were abducted by gunmen along the Omu-Aran/Ilorin Road on Friday. Terrorism, Extortion, and Ransom Demands High
32 Lagos Ikeja April 27, 2025 A yet-to-be-identified cyclist lost his life after colliding with a truck along the Ikeja area of Lagos State on Sunday. Distracted driving, road safety, and supply chain disruptions Medium
33 Lagos Ebute-Ero April 28, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it arrested 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye, with a locally made pistol in the Ebute-Ero area of the state. Violence, Kidnapping, Extortion High
34 Zamfara Shinkafi April 27, 2025 Two persons were injured and several others abducted when bandits attacked Galadi community in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday night. Terrorism, Extortion, and Human Rights Violations High
35 Nasarawa Lafia April 25, 2025 50 houses were destroyed on Friday night when a powerful windstorm swept through Mahanga community in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Property damage, business disruption, and supply chain disruptions. Medium
36 Kaduna Zaria April 26, 2025 A measles outbreak killed five children in Unguwar Kanawa community in Tankarau, Dutsen Abba, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Workforce absenteeism, supply chain disruptions Medium
37 Lagos Agege April 26, 2025 A fully loaded truck with registration number GGE 624 YJ lost control and plunged from the Pen Cinema Bridge in Lagos on Saturday, crushing two commercial buses and leaving the driver critically injured. Infrastructure damage, supply chain disruption, and reputational damage. Medium
38 Rivers Omoku April 26, 2025 Five persons lost their lives in an explosion in a residential area in Omoku, headquarters of the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government of Rivers State, on Saturday. Property damage, business disruption, reputational damage High
39 Taraba Jalingo April 25, 2025 Taraba State Police Command announced the arrest of nine suspected kidnappers and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition during a major security operation in the state. Ransomware, Extortion, and Business Disruption High
40 Ebonyi Abakaliki April 27, 2025 200 thugs launched an attack on a team of security operatives enforcing the e-ticketing operations of the Ebonyi State Internally Generated Revenue Service. Property damage, reputational damage, and supply chain disruptions High