Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

30-Dec-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 Dec 23, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Anambra Awka December 25, 2025 The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Nicholas Nweke, said to be a suspected armed robber who specialises in robbing unsuspecting victims at bus stops and other public spaces. Financial Loss, Operational Disruption, Physical Harm Medium
22 Jigawa Bagewu December 25, 2025 The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed a deadly road accident that claimed 11 lives and left nine others injured. The crash happened on Thursday, December 25, 2025, around 4:30pm at Bagewu village in Ringim Local Government Area. Operational Disruptions, Human Life Loss, Financial Liability Very High
23 Ogun Sango-ota December 25, 2025 Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight suspects for allegedly breaching public peace, setting bonfires and disrupting the free flow of traffic, in Sango-Ota, axis of the state. Public order breaches, Officer safety risks, Economic instability Medium
24 Borno Maiduguri December 24, 2025 The Nigerian Army has confirmed that four people were killed and 32 others injured following a bomb explosion at a mosque inside Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State. Physical harm, Infrastructure damage, Community unrest Very High
25 Nasarawa Maraba December 24, 2025 female soldier, identified as Mohammed and two children were injured in an explosion involving a hand grenade at Maraba, Abacha Road, Nasarawa. The explosion occurred at about 11:46 am on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks Medium
26 Lagos Lagos Island December 24, 2025 Two adult males, whose identities are yet to be established, have been found dead amid the debris of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, following the devastating fire that swept through the high-rise building on Thursday. Operational disruption, Financial loss, Asset damage High
27 Lagos Oshodi December 24, 2025 The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said that the Chief Magistrate of the Special Offences Court sitting in Oshodi has remanded six of the seven suspects arraigned before it until February 19, 2026, for allegedly assaulting and causing grievous bodily harm to traffic officials carrying out their lawful duties. Operational disruption, Public safety threats, Physical harm to officials Medium
28 Imo Obollo December 24, 2025 The Police in Imo State have arrested a 43- year- old man, Kelechi Nwosu, native of Umuobi Umukam in Obollo Autonomous Community, Isiala Mbano, for allegedly defiling his seven year- old niece. Child abuse, exploitation, and long-term psychological damage High
29 Federal Capital Territory Abuja December 24, 2025 The FCT Police Commissioner, Miller Dantawaye, says the command has six different syndicates of one-chance perpetrators in its custody. Increased crime rates, Economic instability, Public safety concerns Medium
30 Plateau Vom December 24, 2025 Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 3 Division and Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have arrested three suspected gunrunners and recovered weapons during an operation in Plateau State. Organized Crime, Violence, Gun Violence High
31 Lagos Ishashi December 23, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated the importance of stop-and-search operations as a key crime-prevention strategy, following the interception of an illegally manufactured firearm during a routine patrol in the state. Trafficking, Smuggling, and Unregulated Firearms Trade Medium
32 Abia Abuma December 23, 2025 Three persons, including two female local government workers in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State were on Tuesday, crushed by a fast-moving truck, resulting in their instant death on the spot. The identities of the accident victims were given as Mr Ajah Ogbu Nnanna who was the motorcyclist while the two female victims were given as Mrs Charity Joshua and Mrs Chikaodi Abel. Operational Disruption, Employee Morale, Regulatory Compliance Medium
33 Lagos Berger December 23, 2025 A multiple-vehicle accident involving a petrol tanker and three other vehicles occurred on Tuesday on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing traffic disruption in the area. Traffic congestion, Oil spill, Environmental damage Medium
34 Benue Ortese December 23, 2025 No fewer than five youths have reportedly lost their lives in a deadly attack attributed to suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ortese, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Infrastructure damage Medium
35 Plateau Jos December 23, 2025 A fire broke out at the Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Tuesday night, destroying about 25 shops. Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses Medium
36 Adamawa Lamurde December 23, 2025 The Adamawa State Police Command has begun an investigation into an online report claiming that a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member was kidnapped and killed while travelling to his village in Lamurde Local Government Area of the state. Public Safety Risks, Community Unrest, Increased Security Costs Medium
37 Katsina Ingawa December 23, 2025 Armed bandits on Tuesday night attacked Ingawa town in Katsina State, injuring several residents and looting homes, just weeks after a peace parley was held with local government officials and traditional leaders. Economic disruption, Infrastructure damage, Community unrest Medium
38 Cross River Calabar December 23, 2025 A sea going vessel from Gabon was engulfed in fire Tuesday morning in the Calabar Channel. The vessel, MV Chimba Express, was conveying scrap materials and other logistics from Gabon. The vessel had sent a distress call en route from Gabon to Calabar. Ahunanya noted that the Chief Engineer of the vessel, who reportedly jumped into the water for fear of an explosion, is feared to have died, but that search and rescue operations were ongoing. Maritime accidents, Environmental pollution, Supply chain disruption Medium
39 Niger Ibrahim Leteh December 23, 2025 Suspected armed bandits have attacked a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost in Niger State and made away with a service rifle. The attack took place at an NSCDC nipping point in Ibrahim Leteh Village along the WawaLuma Road in the early hours of Tuesday. Security breaches, Equipment loss, Public safety risks Medium
40 Plateau Jos December 23, 2025 No fewer than 10 persons have been killed in a road crash along the JosBauchi Road in Plateau State. It was learnt that the accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, around 12:12am, and involved four vehicles, two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses. Service Disruption, Financial Loss, and Regulatory Compliance Medium