Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-Jan-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 02, 2026 to Jan 09, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Ogun Abeokuta January 07, 2026 The family of 32-year-old veterinarian Abdul-Quadri Afolami, who has been reported missing, is appealing to the public for help in locating him Community Unrest, Economic Downturn, and Social Disturbances Medium
22 Anambra Awkuzu January 07, 2026 The Anambra State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate operating from a compound in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area of the state, rescuing no fewer than 33 underage girls. Child exploitation, Organized crime, and Social unrest Medium
23 Kano Nomansland court January 07, 2026 The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects for attempting to smuggle illicit drugs to inmates at the Nomansland court complex in Kano. Drug contamination, Health outbreaks, Public safety threats Medium
24 Oyo Oloka January 07, 2026 Suspected bandits have killed at least five personnel of the old National Park Service office in Oloka, Orire LGA of Oyo state. Teslim Kareem, conservator of the park, said the bandits attacked the park at about 9:00 pm on Tuesday. Security breaches, tourist cancellations, and economic losses High
25 Lagos Ojota January 07, 2026 A cargo truck, Wednesday morning caught fire on the Ojota Bridge near the Old Toll Gate. Officials, however, reported that traffic has not been seriously affected. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, stated that the incident occurred around 8:24 a.m., prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. Traffic congestion, supply chain disruptions, property damage Medium
26 Oyo Ojoo January 07, 2026 Two tankers carrying some quantities of Premium Motor Spirit have fallen in the last twenty four hours in Oyo State. The second incident occurred in Ojoo along the Ibadan/ Oyo Expressway on Wednesday, where a tanker with registration number KJA67XF((LAGOS) loaded with 40,000 litres capacity of premium motor spirit (PMS) swerved to the road side. Transportation Accident Low
27 Sokoto Sokoto January 06, 2026 Sokoto State Hisbah Board has sealed a hotel in the state capital over allegations of accommodating underage girls on its premises. Non-compliance, Child Exploitation, Regulatory Fines Medium
28 Kogi Lokoja January 06, 2026 The Kogi State sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has attributed a motor accident on the LokojaAbuja road, which killed five people and injured seven others, to wrongful overtaking. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, and Regulatory Non-Compliance High
29 Lagos Lagos Island January 06, 2026 The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, for allegedly causing public nuisance and obstructing traffic on major highways across the state. Service Disruption, Economic Loss, and Public Safety Concerns Medium
30 Lagos Yaba January 06, 2026 The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, for allegedly causing public nuisance and obstructing traffic on major highways across the state. Public Order Disruption, Economic Losses, Traffic Congestion Medium
31 Benue Apir January 06, 2026 The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested six suspects for alleged vandalization of PHCN/TCN cables at Apir, opposite the NNPC Depot. Service Disruption, Economic Loss, Public Safety Medium
32 Delta Ughelli January 06, 2026 Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team(CP-SAT) have arrested three suspects involved in an alleged illegal arms transaction just as it recovered a pump action gun with two hundred and eighty(N280,000)thousand naira from the suspects in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Organized crime, Gun violence, Public safety breaches Medium
33 Delta Ohoror January 06, 2026 A suspected kidnapper have died after a gun battle with operatives of the Delta State Police Command. The unnamed suspect died in the hospital where he was rushed to for medical treatment, according to a statement by spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026. Public Safety Disruption, Community Unrest, Police-Community Relations Medium
34 Kaduna Nasarawan Doka January 06, 2026 Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the AbujaKaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. Supply chain disruption, Economic instability, Business operations Medium
35 Plateau Lantom January 06, 2026 Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have raided a kidnappers hideout in Plateau State, arresting suspects and recovering weapons. Kidnapping, Extortion, and Supply Chain Disruption Medium
36 Lagos Iyana Oworo January 06, 2026 Panic gripped motorists on Tuesday afternoon following a fire outbreak involving a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, vehicle on the Third Mainland Bridge, leading to massive traffic disruption. Service Disruption, Financial Loss, Physical Harm Medium
37 Ondo Akure January 06, 2026 Activities at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure were brought to a halt on Tuesday as sports stakeholders staged a protest against the appointment of Mrs Evelyn Lebi as Acting General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council. Civil unrest, economic instability, and public safety concerns Medium
38 Lagos Ikeja January 05, 2026 The Airport Police Command, Lagos, has arrested a 20-year-old man, Essien Emmanuel Akpama, accused of defrauding multiple victims in the United States of over N1 billion (more than $1 million) through a celebrity romance and fraud scheme. Financial Loss, Customer Exploitation, Data Breach High
39 Bauchi Bauchi January 05, 2026 The Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an attempt to steal a Toyota Hilux vehicle owned by the Bauchi emirate council. Vehicle theft, asset loss, security breaches Low
40 Rivers Mbodo January 05, 2026 At least 12 suspects have been arrested following an attack on an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday afternoon, during which a resident was shot in the leg and abducted. Kidnapping, Violence, Public Safety Medium