Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

31-Jan-2026

This security map indicates the intensity of threats across Nigeria in the last 7 days.

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  • 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.

Curated Security Incidents For The Past 7 Days from Jan 24, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Borno Bula Dalo January 28, 2026 Nigerian troops have dealt a significant blow to insurgent activities in the North East part of the country following coordinated dawn operations that neutralized several terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition. Civil unrest, Infrastructure destruction, Humanitarian crisis High
22 Lagos Ikeja January 28, 2026 Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents who protested the demolition of their homes across parts of the state on Wednesday. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Regulatory scrutiny Medium
23 Ogun Ojuore January 28, 2026 A yet-to-be-identified male roadside trader was injured on Wednesday after a railing attached to a bridge under construction collapsed on him in the Ojuore area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Structural failure, Accidents, Injuries, and Fatalities Medium
24 Delta Iwhrekpokpo January 28, 2026 Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT in Delta State have arrested eight suspects in connection with the alleged murder of the younger brother of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Ojakovo Oharisi III. Cult violence, community unrest, public safety breaches High
25 Adamawa AmtasaWashim January 28, 2026 At about noon on January 28, troops, in collaboration with local vigilantes, conducted a fighting patrol along the AmtasaWashim axis in Hong LGA. During the patrol, the troops reportedly encountered terrorists and engaged them, forcing them to flee. The operation also led to the rescue of a woman who had been abducted by the terrorists, while the general area was combed. Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Security Threats Medium
26 Enugu Alor-Agu January 28, 2026 The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational human trafficking scheme linked to prostitution, arresting a 50-year-old woman, Ibekwe Nkiru, and rescuing a 20-year-old female victim. Financial loss, Exploitation, Social unrest Medium
27 Katsina GugaBakori January 27, 2026 Four police officers were killed and two others injured after bandits carried out a brazen daytime attack in Katsina State. Violent crime, Public disorder, Security breaches High
28 Gombe Kwami January 27, 2026 The police have confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl, Aisha Abubakar, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe. Community unrest, decreased public confidence, and increased crime rates High
29 Lagos Ifako-Ijaiye January 27, 2026 Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Annexe, Alagbon-Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned a suspected Internet fraudster, Samson Onaolapo, over an alleged romance scam involving the sum of $7,000. Financial loss, data breaches, and compromised trust Medium
30 Lagos Ikeja GRA January 27, 2026 Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools located in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area, GRA, of the state. Terrorism Low
31 Katsina Funtua January 27, 2026 Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. Illicit Arms Trade, Public Safety Risks, Organized Crime Medium
32 Ebonyi Abakaliki January 27, 2026 The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed detention of it officers for allegedly shooting and killing a motorcycle rider in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. Public Unrest, Service Disruptions, Community Instability Medium
33 Niger Minna January 27, 2026 A nursing student, Stella Joseph, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command in connection with the sudden death of Otori Abdulfatai Aiyede, a lecturer at a higher institution in Niger State. Staff safety, Student well-being, Institutional security Medium
34 Ondo Ayede January 27, 2026 Gunmen have abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi, in Ayede community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Human trafficking, Physical harm, Emotional trauma High
35 Edo Aduhanhan January 27, 2026 Over 400 pineapple farmers in the Aduhanhan community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area have protested over the alleged plan by the Edo State government to illegally evict them from their farmlands for a palm oil investor. Supply Chain Disruption, Economic Loss, Food Insecurity Medium
36 Taraba Dogon-Gawa January 27, 2026 The Nigerian Army has rescued a kidnapped man in Taraba State following sustained search-and-rescue operations. Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Civil Unrest Medium
37 Benue Umogidi January 27, 2026 The Benue State Police Command has successfully thwarted an attempted attack by suspected bandits targeting police operatives in Otukpo Local Government Area. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
38 Benue Agagbe January 27, 2026 A man has been reportedly killed by suspected armed herders in a renewed attack along the AgagbeNakaAgatu axis in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Social unrest, Economic instability, Community displacement Medium
39 Lagos Obalende January 27, 2026 The body of a young man has been recovered from the Obalende Underbridge Canal on Lagos Island, several days after he was reported missing. Missing Persons Medium
40 Zamfara Gusau January 27, 2026 The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a man, Mustapha Mohammed, over the alleged possession of explosive materials. Terrorism, Public Safety, and Regional Unrest Medium