Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

23-Jan-2026

This security map indicates the intensity of threats across Nigeria in the last 7 days.

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  • Moderate
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  • Very High
  • Severe

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 16, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Katsina Kauran Fawa January 20, 2026 Bandits on Tuesday night launched a deadly attack on Kauran Fawa and Unguwar Jika communities in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing and abducting several residents. Economic instability, Security breaches, Human life loss Medium
22 Katsina Kauran Fawa January 20, 2026 Bandits on Tuesday night launched a deadly attack on Kauran Fawa and Unguwar Jika communities in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing and abducting several residents. Violent crime, Kidnapping, Community unrest High
23 Lagos Ikeja January 20, 2026 Goods valued at several millions of naira were destroyed in a fire that engulfed a storey commercial building on Somoye Osundairo Street, within the Computer Village area of Ikeja, Lagos State, in the early hours of Tuesday. Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Loss, Business Closure High
24 Lagos Maryland January 20, 2026 A multiple road crash involving a TATA bus and a mini bus has occurred at the Independence Tunnel inward Maryland along Ikorodu Road, resulting in the death of the mini bus driver. Traffic congestion, Injury, Property damage Medium
25 Borno Ajigin/Abirma January 20, 2026 Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have recorded casualties following an encounter with fleeing terrorists during clearance operations in Borno State. Security breaches, Infrastructure damage, Economic instability High
26 Oyo Anifalaje January 20, 2026 Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire incident that occurred at a mechanic workshop at Anifalaje area, Akobo in Ibadan. Supply chain disruption, Economic loss, Infrastructure damage Medium
27 Ondo Akure January 20, 2026 Four persons were injured on Tuesday evening following the collapse of a storey building in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Two people remain missing as of press time. The building, which was under construction, suddenly crumbled while many construction workers were inside. Physical damage, business disruption, and potential litigation High
28 Kaduna Kurmin Wali January 20, 2026 The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has condemned in strong terms the abduction of 167 Christian worshipers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Kidnapping Low
29 Edo Ikpoba-Okha January 20, 2026 Eleven passengers have lost their lives while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred on the Benin-Asaba highway in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Transportation Accident Very High
30 Nasarawa Ogobo January 19, 2026 The police in Nasarawa State have arrested six persons over the alleged sale of an eight-year-old boy for N3 million. Child exploitation, Organized crime, Human trafficking High
31 Oyo Ibadan January 19, 2026 The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, the state capital. Financial Loss, Public Safety, Economic Downturn Medium
32 Lagos Tincan-Liverpool Bridge January 19, 2026 The Lagos State Police Command says normalcy has been restored in the TincanLiverpool Bridge area of Apapa after a diesel tanker overturned on the bridge. Supply chain disruption, Economic losses, Safety risks Medium
33 Benue Buruku January 19, 2026 No fewer than six students returning to school were reported to have lost their lives in the Buruku River in the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Transportation Accident High
34 Adamawa Toungo January 19, 2026 Police operatives in Adamawa State have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle following a gun battle with armed men in Toungo Local Government Area. Public Safety, Human Trafficking, Organized Crime Medium
35 Niger Lapai January 19, 2026 A 300-level Computer Science student from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Kelvin Danlami, has lost his life in a tragic incident allegedly linked to gambling. Financial mismanagement, Student debt, Mental health Medium
36 Yobe Girim January 19, 2026 The suspects linked to the killing of a security guard in the Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State, Musa Mohammed, are still at large. Operational Disruptions, Security Breaches, and Staff Injuries High
37 Delta Asaba January 19, 2026 The Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested two suspects with illicit drugs estimated at approximately N300 million in the state. Financial Loss, Security Threats, Economic Instability Medium
38 Rivers Omoku January 19, 2026 The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a lawyer following a shooting during a masquerade display in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, which left one person dead and eight others injured. Public Safety, Security Threats, and Economic Decline High
39 Delta Ughelli January 18, 2026 A suspected cult clash between rival groups has claimed the life of a man identified as Idjesa in the Ughelli area of Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night. Social unrest, Community violence, Public safety Medium
40 Ondo Idoani January 18, 2026 Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, have arrested three herders for allegedly attempting to kill their Fulani boss. Violent crime, Property damage, Economic instability Medium