Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-Jan-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 Jan 03, 2025 to Jan 10, 2025
No State Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Federal Capital Territory January 07, 2025 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has arrested seven suspects in connection with the vandalism of critical infrastructure in Abuja. Infrastructural Sabotage Low
22 Federal Capital Territory January 06, 2025 The Peoples Democratic Party has apologised following the incident in which one of its staff members, Emmanuel Okoronkwo, assaulted The SUN correspondent, Ndubuisi Orji Assaults Low
23 Abia January 07, 2025 The Abia State Police Command has demoted a police corporal to the rank of constable over allegations of unprofessional conduct and incivility towards the public. Moral Issues Low
24 Federal Capital Territory January 07, 2025 Over 40 Profs, Senior Lecturers At UNIABUJA Protest At Ministry Of Education Over Illegal Appointment Of Prof Maikudi As Substantive VC Labour Disputes Low
25 Federal Capital Territory January 03, 2025 One person was said to have died on the spot as a result of the accident while two persons including the driver sustained injuries while another one escaped unhurt. Transportation Accident Medium
26 Ekiti January 03, 2025 A trigger-happy policeman has reportedly killed a nursing mother, Ifeoluwa Adekolu, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State while Celebrating Colleagues Promotion Homicide Medium
27 Kwara January 06, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two individuals, Khadijat Abdulraheem, a 24-year-old recent graduate, and Ayomide Morakinyo, a 20-year-old University of Ilorin student, for allegedly manufacturing and distributing drug-infused cupcakes to students. Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse Low
28 Federal Capital Territory January 06, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has dismissed 27 officers over allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct. Fraud Low
29 Federal Capital Territory January 03, 2025 Tragedy struck at the Kuchibuyi Community, Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday when an explosion at an Islamiyyah school claimed the life of one student and injured four others. Fire Outbreak Low
30 Anambra January 06, 2025 The police operatives have recovered over 43 unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), over 100 different brands of arms, 40 stolen vehicles, motorcycles, 2937 ammunition of various types and arrested a notorious and wanted kidnapper identified as Ablo. Firearms Trafficking Low
31 Borno January 04, 2025 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have killed a yet-to-be confirmed number of Nigerian soldiers, with many still missing following an attack on a Forward Operating Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Arson Low
32 Borno January 04, 2025 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have killed a yet-to-be confirmed number of Nigerian soldiers, with many still missing following an attack on a Forward Operating Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Terrorism Low
33 Ondo January 06, 2025 Fisayo Oladipo, a former youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo, Ondo State, has been killed by gunmen, believed to be cultists. Homicide Medium
34 Cross River January 05, 2025 A building housing the Cross River State High Court in Ogoja has been destroyed by fire. Fire Outbreak Low
35 Zamfara January 06, 2025 Some gunmen operating under the leadership of a notorious kingpin known as Danisuhu have reportedly imposed a sum N172.7 million levy on 25 villages in the Tsafe west Local Government Area of Zamfara state. Hundreds of residents in the affected villages have fled their homes, abandoning farmland and livelihoods, fearing violent reprisals for unmet demands. This was reported by a security analyst specializing in counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region. Armed Robbery Low
36 Sokoto January 06, 2025 Tragedy has struck in Sokoto State, where a devastating fire incident has claimed the lives of the daughter and three grandchildren of Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa, the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government. Fire Outbreak Low
37 Federal Capital Territory January 06, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command on Monday said its operatives arrested no fewer than 50 suspects for vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the territory. Infrastructural Sabotage Low
38 Federal Capital Territory January 06, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command on Monday said its operatives arrested no fewer than 50 suspects for vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the territory. Theft Low
39 Kogi January 06, 2025 Renovation of speaker and deputy speakers residential building is estimated at N50million. This is despite the fact that a sum of N58.7 million was budgeted on same in 2024. There have been concerns on prudence in the management of funds by different state governments including transparency and accountability issues. Political Corruption Low
40 Jigawa January 03, 2025 A communal clash in Jigawa State on Friday has resulted in the death of nine people while four others suffered varying degrees of injuries has been confirmed by the state police Command. Communal & Boundary Violence High