This security map indicates the intensity of threats across Nigeria in the last 7 days.
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- Low
- Moderate
- High
- 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.
| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lagos | OshodiOke | January 04, 2026 | The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has reported a serious road accident that occurred in the early hours along the Heritage Garden stretch of the OshodiOke route, leaving two passengers badly injured. | Traffic congestion, accidents, and economic losses | Medium |
| 22 | Plateau | Bong | January 04, 2026 | Not less than seven persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits in Bong village of Doemak District in Quaan-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. | Civil Unrest, Community Instability, Economic Decline | High |
| 23 | Kogi | Agbadu Bunu | January 03, 2026 | Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, have conducted coordinated patrols and ambushes in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West local government areas of Kogi State. | Organized Crime, Gun Violence, and Public Disorder | High |
| 24 | Taraba | Jalingo | January 03, 2026 | The Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Taraba State command has intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs suspected to be Indian hemp (cannabis) in Jalingo, the state capital. | Increased crime rates, public health risks, and resource strain | Medium |
| 25 | Delta | Asaba | January 03, 2026 | The Delta State Police Command has removed and sanctioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the GRA Division, Asaba, over allegations of extortion and intimidation involving a good Samaritan. | Escalating community unrest, increased scrutiny, and potential litigation. | Medium |
| 26 | Edo | Auchi | January 03, 2026 | Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed Tahir Abu Emhoye, a younger brother of Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who was abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. | Violence, Kidnapping, and Staff Safety Risks | High |
| 27 | Niger | Kasuwa Daji | January 03, 2026 | Communities in Agwarra and Borgu local government areas of Niger state have been attacked by terrorists, killing about 42 persons and abducting unconfirmed number of persons including children. | Civil Unrest, Kidnapping, and Infrastructure Disruption | Very High |
| 28 | Niger | Kaima | January 03, 2026 | Communities in Agwarra and Borgu local government areas of Niger state have been attacked by terrorists, killing about 42 persons and abducting unconfirmed number of persons including children. | Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Human Trafficking | Very High |
| 29 | Yobe | Garbi | January 03, 2026 | No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. | Operational Disruption, Economic Loss, Regulatory Non-Compliance | Very High |
| 30 | Oyo | Ogbomosho | January 03, 2026 | The family of 52-year-old bricklayer Abidemi Alao is appealing for help following his disappearance while returning from a family event in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, last Saturday. | Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, operational delays | Medium |
| 31 | Zamfara | Hayin Kastinawa | January 03, 2026 | At least, 15 teenage girls were reportedly taken hostage in a bandit attack on Hayin Kastinawa in Gora Ward, Birnin Magaji LGA, Zamfara State. | Kidnapping, Rape, Human Trafficking, Community Unrest | High |
| 32 | Adamawa | Tigno | January 03, 2026 | Two weeks after a peace dinner hosted by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Yola Government House, hostilities have resumed between the Bachaman and Chobo communities in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with three Chobo women reportedly killed on their farms on Saturday. | Civil unrest, Security breaches, Economic instability | Medium |
| 33 | Edo | Upper Uwa | January 03, 2026 | Suspected armed robbers have killed a Point-of-Sale operator, Raphael Eletanye, 38, during an attack in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred on January 3 at about 9:50 pm along Murtala Muhammed Way, near Upper Uwa Junction, where the deceased operated his business. | Homicide | Medium |
| 34 | Niger | Ganaru | January 03, 2026 | At least three bomb explosives were reportedly discovered by farmers in Ganaru community, Zugurma district of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. | Terrorism, Public Disorder, Infrastructure Damage | High |
| 35 | Lagos | Apapa | January 02, 2026 | Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, working in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine aboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-registered vessel. | Illicit trade, Supply chain disruption, Organized crime | Medium |
| 36 | Borno | Takulashe | January 02, 2026 | Suspected kidnappers have killed a 56-year-old man and abducted his wife during a late-night attack in Takulashe village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred around 9:30 pm on January 2, 2026, when gunmen stormed the victims home and opened fire. | Security breaches, Travel disruptions, Economic instability | Medium |
| 37 | Borno | Takulashe | January 02, 2026 | Suspected kidnappers have killed a 56-year-old man and abducted his wife during a late-night attack in Takulashe village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred around 9:30 pm on January 2, 2026, when gunmen stormed the victims home and opened fire. | Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Community Unrest | Medium |
| 38 | Osun | Iwaraja | January 02, 2026 | The Osun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the death of one person following a fatal lone road traffic crash along the IlesaIpetu route in Osun State on Friday. | Disruption of supply chains, Increased operational costs | Medium |
| 39 | Zamfara | Dansadau | January 02, 2026 | The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued five women and children who were abducted by suspected bandits along the DansadauGusau highway. | Public Safety, Community Trust, Human Trafficking | Medium |
| 40 | Jigawa | Dutse | January 02, 2026 | The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected criminals during a series of raids carried out across different parts of the state, recovering weapons, illicit drugs and items believed to be stolen. | Firearms Trafficking | Low |