Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

05-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 Jan 29, 2026 to Feb 05, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Cross River Calabar January 30, 2026 The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered a total of 415 cache of live ammunition from a commercial bus en route Calabar. Illicit trade, Organized crime, Public safety Medium
22 Osun Idoka January 30, 2026 The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the death of a youth in Idoka community, following an incident linked to alleged drug abuse and violent confrontation. Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse Low
23 Enugu Ezimo January 30, 2026 Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/JTF South East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued Rev. Johnson Anayo Onugwu, a Christian clergy that was recently abducted by gunmen in Enugu State. Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Public Disorder Medium
24 Osun Idoka January 30, 2026 The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the death of a youth in Idoka community, following an incident linked to alleged drug abuse and violent confrontation. Public Unrest, Community Erosion, Social Unrest Medium
25 Jigawa Dutse January 30, 2026 The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Jigawa Command, has promised to investigate a suspected trafficking case involving four persons handed to it by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. Organized crime, Smuggling, Exploitation Medium
26 Kwara Mechede January 30, 2026 Personnel of the Department of State Services, in collaboration with some foreign security agents and the Nigeria army, have arrested close to 300 suspected kidnappers in a community in Kwara state. Kidnapping for ransom, human trafficking, community unrest Medium
27 Kebbi Maigwaza January 30, 2026 The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued two abducted victims and arrested a suspect during separate security operations in Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state. Kidnapping Low
28 Edo Anegbete January 30, 2026 Pascal Amumiasunya, a 500-level medical student of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who was abducted by gunmen, has been rescued by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC. Financial Loss, Psychological Trauma, Community Unrest Medium
29 Osun Ogo-Oluwa January 30, 2026 Osun State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested four people including an Imam over the death of a worshipper, Najeem Hammed. Civil unrest, Community violence, Security breaches Medium
30 Lagos Maryland January 30, 2026 Commuters and other road users on the Odo Iyaloro Bridge near Maryland, Lagos, were stranded for hours on Friday. Several road users attributed the flooding and resulting severe traffic congestion to blocked drainage channels. Supply chain disruption, infrastructure damage, economic losses Medium
31 Kwara Garin Dandi January 30, 2026 The Nigerian Army has launched Operation Igbo Danu, also known as Operation Forest Flush, leading to the neutralisation of terrorists and rescue of kidnap victims across parts of Kwara State. Kidnapping, Ransom, and Human Trafficking Medium
32 Anambra Omagba Phase 2 January 30, 2026 Fire has gutted a residential building at Fabikez Street, Omagba Phase 2, in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing a 95-year-old woman who was reportedly trapped for several hours. Structural integrity, Fire Safety, and Emergency Response Medium
33 Kebbi Mai Kaho January 29, 2026 Suspected armed bandits have attacked Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people feared dead, many injured and others abducted. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Human Trafficking High
34 Zamfara Gwargwaba January 29, 2026 At least four residents were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Homicide Low
35 Kogi Lokoja January 29, 2026 A heartbroken mother has appealed to Nigerians for help after her daughter was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp. Financial loss, Emotional trauma, Kidnapping High
36 Kebbi Jindani January 29, 2026 Suspected armed bandits have attacked Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several people feared dead, many injured and others abducted. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Infrastructure damage High
37 Adamawa Barama January 29, 2026 The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on January 29 when troops responded to a distress call from Barama community in Mubi North LGA. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area and arrested two suspects who were allegedly attempting to rob a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, in the students village. Security breaches, Financial losses, Community unrest Medium
38 Lagos Ikorodu January 29, 2026 An Indian national, Mr Ramshikor Chaudi, who resides in Nigeria, has been brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates Court in Lagos over allegations that he defrauded HND Supermarket of N22 million through the use of falsified bank transfer alerts. Financial Loss, Customer Distrust, Regulatory Compliance Medium
39 Ogun Agbara January 29, 2026 The Ogun State Police Command has dismantled an organised child trafficking and illegal surrogacy syndicate operating under the guise of an orphanage. Exploitation, Abuse, Child Safety High
40 Kebbi Kalgo January 29, 2026 The Kebbi State Police Command has rescued two abducted victims and arrested a suspect during separate security operations in Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state. Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Organized Crime Low