Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-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 Feb 02, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Ogun Shagamu February 05, 2026 Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended one Gafaru Rasaki forthe unlawful possession of four human heads in the Sagamu area of the state. Human trafficking, Health crises, Public disorder Medium
22 Kano Kofar Yamma February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of one person in separate search and rescue operations carried out on Thursday in Karaye Local Government Areas of the state. Violent attacks, Emergency response disruptions, Public safety breaches Medium
23 Akwa Ibom Abak February 05, 2026 Akwa Ibom State Police command has rescued an abducted three-year-old child in Abak Local Government Area of the state and arrested one suspect. Child abduction, community unrest, and safety concerns Medium
24 Kano Bachirawa February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of one person in separate search and rescue operations carried out on Thursday in Ungogo Local Government Areas of the state. Violent attacks, Emergency response failures, Public safety breaches Medium
25 Benue Ojali February 05, 2026 Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of a passenger after suspected armed bandits opened fire on a commercial bus in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state during the early hours of Thursday. Increased crime, Safety concerns, Economic instability Medium
26 Anambra Agulu February 05, 2026 The Anambra State Government has arrested a woman, Mrs Osinachi Edeh, who inflicted burns all over her ward, Miss Amah Miracles body on suspicion of having a boyfriend. Workplace violence, employee turnover, recruitment costs Medium
27 Kano Kwanar Madugu February 05, 2026 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old, Yusif Malam-Gwani, who drowned in an open water body at Bachirawa, Kwanar Madugu, in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state. Public Safety Threats, Civil Unrest, and Economic Decline Medium
28 Ondo Omifon February 05, 2026 A 40-year-old woman has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly poisoning a three-year-old boy, Abdulrasheed, in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Physical harm, property damage, and liability claims Medium
29 Kebbi Bagudo February 04, 2026 Kebbi State Police Command has intercepted an unregistered motorcycle conveying two suspected armed bandits in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Infrastructure damage, Economic instability High
30 Edo Benin City February 04, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into the attack on the African Democratic Congress, ADC, secretariat in Edo State. Physical harm, Service disruption, and Economic losses Medium
31 Kwara Malete February 04, 2026 The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has confirmed the death of a 400-level student, Idris Agboluaje, in an auto crash in Malete on Wednesday. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, Road Safety Medium
32 Lagos Itamaga February 04, 2026 A Lagos-based auto dealer, Quadri Balogun, has alleged that some policemen in the Ikorodu area of the state pointed guns at him and a friend and threatened to shoot them before extorting N100,000. Operational Disruption, Financial Loss, and Regulatory Non-Compliance Medium
33 Lagos Ikeja February 04, 2026 The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, has arraigned an employee of an investment company, Bello Saheed Samuel, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged insider fraud involving about N90 million. Financial irregularities, System vulnerabilities, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
34 Zamfara Kyaram February 04, 2026 At least five people were killed, and several others are missing after armed bandits ambushed residents of Kyaram while they were returning from Maga Market in Bukkuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security Threats, Economic Instability, Infrastructure Disruption Medium
35 Ogun Sango-ota February 04, 2026 Three commuters have been reported dead in a road accident that occurred at Sango-Ota tollgate along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Wednesday. Supply Chain Disruptions, Operational Delays, and Compliance Issues Medium
36 Kano Dawanau February 04, 2026 Residents of Kano have expressed serious concern after a video surfaced showing a herdsman openly carrying a firearm while herding cattle along a busy road in the state. Civil Unrest, Public Disorder, and Economic Downturn High
37 Abia Igon hill February 04, 2026 Associate Pastor Eleazar Onyenweaku of the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, has slammed the Abia State Police Command for saying that no bomb or explosive was found in their church. Violent attacks, Physical harm, Infrastructure damage High
38 Benue Makurdi February 03, 2026 Security personnel stationed at the Food Basket Brewery in Makurdi, Benue State, successfully prevented an attempted arson attack on the facility in the early hours of Tuesday. Supply chain disruption, production downtime, and potential loss of inventory. Medium
39 Kwara Woro February 03, 2026 Over 200 residents of Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are feared dead following a deadly attack by armed religious extremists, with dozens of women abducted and families displaced. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Humanitarian Crisis Very High
40 Edo Agbede Forest February 03, 2026 The Edo State Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers in a joint raid with personnel of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Agbede Forest, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Human trafficking, Organized crime, Public unrest Medium