Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

04-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 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 Niger Poto January 29, 2026 The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into the killing of two farmers in Poto village, Mokwa Local Government Area, following a violent escalation linked to a long-standing land dispute with neighbouring Ketso village. Civil Unrest, Supply Chain Disruption, Community Instability Medium
27 Plateau Taran January 29, 2026 Two people were killed and four others injured after unknown gunmen attacked a farm near an illegal mining site in Taran, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, police have confirmed. The attack occurred at about 11:30 pm on Thursday, January 29, at a site owned by the Ban Community of Barkin-Ladi LGA. Violent Crime, Supply Chain Disruption Medium
28 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
29 Zamfara Gusau January 29, 2026 Gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State. Operational Disruption, Security Threats, Loss of Momentum Medium
30 Lagos Ikeja January 29, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives arrested a Brazil based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja-Lagos, for concealing parcels of cocaine in his private part and soles of his footwear. Illicit Trade, Organized Crime, Public Health Medium
31 Ebonyi Okporojo January 29, 2026 Many residents are feared dead while several others have been abducted following a deadly attack on Okporojo Community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Infrastructure damage, Supply chain disruptions, Economic instability High
32 Ebonyi Okporojo January 29, 2026 Many residents are feared dead while several others have been abducted following a deadly attack on Okporojo Community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Community instability, Economic downturn, Infrastructure damage High
33 Edo Aduwawa January 29, 2026 Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested one Joshua Philip, who is allegedly specialising in the theft of hotel facilities. Financial Loss, Operational Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption Medium
34 Adamawa Gombi January 29, 2026 A man has confessed that he participated in a plot that led to the murder of his elder brother after being promised N2 million by the plotters. Family Conflict, Emotional Distress, Trust Issues Medium
35 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
36 Lagos Mushin January 29, 2026 A Lagos-based couple, identified simply as Fred and Goodness, have been arrested for allegedly staging their own kidnap and extorting N10m in ransom from their families and friends. Financial loss, Operational disruption, and Compliance breaches Medium
37 Benue Orakam January 29, 2026 Benue State Police command has confirmed that four armed bandits were neutralised during a routine checkpoint operation in Orakam on Thursday, 29 January, 2026. Security breaches, Economic instability, Community unrest Medium
38 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
39 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
40 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