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