Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

11-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 05, 2026 to Feb 12, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Benue Ojali February 05, 2026 Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of a passenger after suspected armed bandits opened fire on a commercial bus in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state during the early hours of Thursday. Increased crime, Safety concerns, Economic instability Medium
22 Ondo Omifon February 05, 2026 A 40-year-old woman has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy, Abdulrasheed, in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Physical harm, property damage, and liability claims Medium
23 Ogun Shagamu February 05, 2026 Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended one Gafaru Rasaki forthe unlawful possession of four human heads in the Sagamu area of the state. Human trafficking, Health crises, Public disorder Medium
24 Akwa Ibom Abak February 05, 2026 Akwa Ibom State Police command has rescued an abducted three-year-old child in Abak Local Government Area of the state and arrested one suspect. Child abduction, community unrest, and safety concerns Medium
25 Anambra Agulu February 05, 2026 The Anambra State Government has arrested a woman, Mrs Osinachi Edeh, who inflicted burns all over her ward, Miss Amah Miracles body on suspicion of having a boyfriend. Workplace violence, employee turnover, recruitment costs Medium
26 Kano Kwanar Madugu February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old, Yusif Malam-Gwani, who drowned in an open water body at Bachirawa, Kwanar Madugu, in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. Public Safety Threats, Civil Unrest, and Economic Decline Medium
27 Kano Kofar Yamma February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of one person in separate search and rescue operations carried out on Thursday in Karaye Local Government Areas of the state. Violent attacks, Emergency response disruptions, Public safety breaches Medium
28 Kano Bachirawa February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of one person in separate search and rescue operations carried out on Thursday in Ungogo Local Government Areas of the state. Violent attacks, Emergency response failures, Public safety breaches Medium