Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

16-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 09, 2026 to Feb 16, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Kwara Osin/Laduba February 12, 2026 Men of the Kwara State Fire Service have recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man from a river along the Osin/Laduba area in Ilorin West Local Government Area. Unsafe Route/Violent Attacks Medium
22 Osun Osogbo February 12, 2026 The Osun state Police Command has arrested a travel agent for allegedly defrauding two clients of N3.6 million under the pretext of securing Luxembourg visas. Fraud Low
23 Adamawa Gwewan February 12, 2026 The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped victims in Gwewan Village, Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Kidnapping Low
24 Taraba Ibi February 12, 2026 Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a suspected gunrunner on February 12, 2026, in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. Violent crime, Public safety, Regional instability Medium
25 Anambra Umunkwo February 11, 2026 Two men have killed their own 37-year-old brother in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, after a violent dispute over family inheritance. Homicide Medium
26 Bauchi Bauchi February 11, 2026 A 20-year-old Ebere Wilson of Wuntin Dada reported that she was assaulted and had her mobile phone, a blue Tecno Spark 4, confiscated by one Gloria Joseph on February 11, 2026. It was revealed that Joseph allegedly conspired with one Light Mandis to lure Wilson and her friend, Mercy, to Ghana for prostitution. Organized crime, exploitation, public safety breaches Medium
27 Borno Maiduguri February 11, 2026 Gunmen suspected to be ISWAP terrorists have reportedly killed Prof Abubakar Mohammed el-Jumma of the Nigerian Army University Biu after a targeted abduction along the Maiduguri-Damboa highway. Kidnapping Low
28 Niger Kataeregi February 11, 2026 Tragedy struck in Kataeregi, Niger State, on Wednesday as suspected illegal miners launched a deadly attack on a joint security patrol team, killing one security officer and setting an operational vehicle of the team ablaze. Homicide Medium
29 Abia Akpaa February 11, 2026 Troops of 144 Battalion (Rear), operating under Operation Eastern Sanity, have arrested three suspected criminals and recovered a stolen Mack truck in Abia State during a routine night patrol. Cargo theft, Supply chain disruption, Economic losses Medium
30 Kano Kano February 11, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, and two Angolan citizens: Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando. Drug trafficking, Security breaches, Public safety risks High
31 Yobe Azbak February 11, 2026 A 30-year-old farmer has been killed and another injured following an attack by suspected herders in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State. Homicide Medium
32 Abia Umuahia February 11, 2026 The Abia State Police Command says operatives of its Anti-Cultism Unit have apprehended some suspects for unlawful possession of arms. Increased crime rates, public safety threats, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
33 Benue Ankpali February 11, 2026 Security operatives of the Nigerian Army and the Police have repelled an attempted bandit attack on Ankpali Village in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one of the assailants. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Infrastructure Damage Medium
34 Kano Rijiyar Lemo February 11, 2026 More than 80 shops were destroyed in an early morning fire at Kasuwar Yan Katako (Timber market) in Rijiyar Lemo, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. Fire Outbreak Low
35 Plateau Jos February 11, 2026 A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday night in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, where a trailer loaded with cement crushed a teenage Heelys rider to death near Terminus Market. Transportation Accident Medium
36 Ekiti Ado-Ekiti February 10, 2026 Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, have rescued 37 young Ghanaians from suspected cross-boarder human trafficking syndicate operating within Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital. Human Trafficking Low
37 Yobe Damaturu February 10, 2026 In its sustained effort to rid the state of criminal elements, Yobe State Police Command, said its operatives have arrested a 29-year-old suspect who specialized in motorcycle theft. Theft Low
38 Akwa Ibom Obotim February 10, 2026 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued a man who was kidnapped at a supermarket on Tuesday. The man was abducted at a supermarket in Obotim Village, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. Physical harm, Business disruption, Financial loss Medium
39 Lagos Okota February 10, 2026 A fatal road accident involving a commercial minibus has claimed the lives of two people and left eight others injured along the OkotaMile 2 corridor of Lagos State. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, Property Damage High
40 Lagos Oshodi-Isolo February 10, 2026 The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has apprehended two suspected members of the notorious street syndicate, Omotaku, on the OshodiAgunlejikaApapa Expressway. Civil unrest, Economic instability, and Infrastructure damage Medium