Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

13-Sep-2025

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 Sep 06, 2025 to Sep 13, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Lagos Ikota GRA September 10, 2025 The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) sealed EMCEL Court Phase I and Well Stock Apartments, both located on Lantana Avenue, Ikota GRA, Eti-Osa, for discharging wastewater into public drains and the environment. Environmental fines, regulatory non-compliance, and ecosystem degradation Medium
22 Kwara Tsaragi September 10, 2025 Armed bandits attacked Bokungi, a settlement in Tsaragi community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and rustling hundreds of cattle. Cattle rustling, community displacement, economic instability Medium
23 Lagos Ikota GRA September 10, 2025 The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) sealed EMCEL Court Phase I and Well Stock Apartments, both located on Lantana Avenue, Ikota GRA, Eti-Osa, for discharging wastewater into public drains and the environment. Environmental fines, regulatory non-compliance, and ecosystem degradation Medium
24 Kogi Wuro September 10, 2025 Soldiers from the Nigerian Armys 12 Brigade working alongside Hybrid Forces and local vigilantes rescued 17 kidnapped passengers, comprising 13 adults and 4 children. Human capital loss, operational disruption, and supply chain instability Medium
25 Sokoto Kogogo Rijiya September 10, 2025 Seven passengers sustained injuries when armed bandits attacked commercial vehicles in Rabah Local Government Area of the state in Sokoto Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Physical harm High
26 Sokoto Kogogo Rijiya September 10, 2025 Seven passengers sustained injuries when armed bandits attacked commercial vehicles in Rabah Local Government Area of the state in Sokoto Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Physical harm High
27 Katsina Santan Kargo September 10, 2025 Bandits attacked a nearby Santan Kargo village, while escaping, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
28 Katsina Santan Kargo September 10, 2025 Bandits attacked a nearby Santan Kargo village, while escaping, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
29 Kwara Fenjewe Camp September 10, 2025 On Sept. 10, at about 3:00 a.m., gunmen stormed Bokungi Fulani Camp in Tsaragi district, Edu LGA, shot sporadically, and rustled about 100 cows belonging to one Alhaji Garuba. Supply chain disruption, Community unrest, Economic instability Medium
30 Kwara Fenjewe Camp September 10, 2025 On Sept. 10, at about 3:00 a.m., gunmen stormed Bokungi Fulani Camp in Tsaragi district, Edu LGA, shot sporadically, and rustled about 100 cows belonging to one Alhaji Garuba. Supply chain disruption, Community unrest, Economic instability Medium
31 Katsina Lamuntani September 10, 2025 The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, repelled a bandits attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Infrastructure damage, Economic instability High
32 Katsina Lamuntani September 10, 2025 The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, repelled a bandits attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Infrastructure damage, Economic instability High
33 Federal Capital Territory Abuja September 09, 2025 The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi has ordered the immediate deployment of NSCDC special squad to track down killers of eight personnel and kidnapped of expatriate. Operational disruption, Security breaches, Financial losses Medium
34 Katsina Sabon Garin Safana September 09, 2025 Two persons were killed following an attack by suspected bandits on villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Infrastructure Damage Medium
35 Katsina Ruwan Dorawa September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police and Community Watch Corps, repelled an armed bandit attack in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Supply chain disruption, operational downtime, employee safety Medium
36 Anambra Onitsha Main Market September 09, 2025 On Tuesday, near the ever-busy axis of Emeka Offor Plaza, Onitsha Main Market, operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, otherwise known as OCHA Brigade, allegedly opened fire, leaving no fewer than four people, including a pregnant woman, dead. Operational disruption, Security breaches, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
37 Oyo Ipapo September 09, 2025 Gunmen abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area. Economic disruption, Security concerns, Community unrest Medium
38 Katsina Naalma September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Humanitarian crises Medium
39 Zamfara Maru September 09, 2025 Eight people were abducted by terrorists in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Safety, Security breaches, Kidnapping attempts Medium
40 Benue Igbongom September 09, 2025 Security forced neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium