Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

11-Jan-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 Jan 05, 2026 to Jan 12, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Kwara Omu-Aran January 09, 2026 The Legislative Chamber of Irepodun Local Government Area in Omu-Aran, Kwara State was gutted by fire. Operational Disruptions, Data Loss, Business Continuity Medium
22 Akwa Ibom Oron January 09, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing business. Product tampering, supply chain disruption, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
23 Abia Umuahia January 09, 2026 The Abia State Police Command has rescued a four-year-old boy, identified as Jeremiah Emmanuel Gimba, who was reported missing and is believed to be from Nasarawa State. Missing Persons Low
24 Kwara Omu-Aran January 09, 2026 The Legislative Chamber of Irepodun Local Government Area in Omu-Aran, Kwara State was gutted by fire. Operational Disruptions, Data Loss, Business Continuity Medium
25 Bauchi Jamaare January 09, 2026 The Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives in a fatal road crash that occurred at about 6:20am on Friday along the JamaareAzare axis of the KanoMaiduguri Expressway. Operational disruption, Economic loss, Passenger safety High
26 Akwa Ibom Oron January 09, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing business. Product tampering, supply chain disruption, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
27 Kwara Omu-Aran January 09, 2026 The Legislative Chamber of Irepodun Local Government Area in Omu-Aran, Kwara State was gutted by fire. Operational Disruptions, Data Loss, Business Continuity Medium
28 Niger Wawa January 09, 2026 Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have again struck in a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing four and rustling cattle. Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
29 Lagos Berger January 09, 2026 Commuters and motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced significant delays on Friday afternoon following a multiple-vehicle collision involving a heavy-duty truck and two passenger cars. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses Medium
30 Lagos Berger January 09, 2026 Commuters and motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway faced significant delays on Friday afternoon following a multiple-vehicle collision involving a heavy-duty truck and two passenger cars. Service Disruption, Supply Chain Disruption, Financial Losses Medium
31 Niger Wawa January 09, 2026 Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have again struck in a community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing four and rustling cattle. Civil unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
32 Akwa Ibom Oron January 09, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 37-year-old businessman, Ani Romans, and recovered large quantities of tramadol concealed inside mannequins he was transporting for his clothing business. Product tampering, supply chain disruption, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
33 Katsina Kwatangiri January 08, 2026 At least two people were killed on Thursday night when suspected bandits attacked Kwatangiri community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Public Safety, Supply Chain Disruption, Economic Loss Medium
34 Edo Aduwawa January 08, 2026 The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has arrested a 36-year-old man, Jubril Abdullai, for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts with minors in Edo State. The suspect is reported to have carried out the illegal acts in Aduwawa, Urora, and surrounding areas near Benin City, Uhumwonde Local Government Area. Child exploitation, emotional trauma, psychological damage High
35 Kano Kano January 08, 2026 The Kano State High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging after finding him guilty of killing his newborn son. He was accused of force-feeding the infant with a local insecticide known as fiya-fiya, resulting in the childs death. He was also found guilty of striking the girlfriends father on the head with a brick after he caught Sabo poisoning the baby. Violent crime escalation, Public safety concerns Medium
36 Ogun Mowe January 08, 2026 The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in Mowe over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of a human skull. Human exploitation, organized crime, public health risks, national security threats High
37 Ondo Uso January 08, 2026 The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a vehicle and motorcycle during a cult initiation in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. Escalating violence, public disorder, community unrest Medium
38 Gombe Dasa January 08, 2026 The Gombe State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered a large number of stolen livestock in coordinated operations carried out on Thursday. Theft, financial loss, economic instability Medium
39 Ogun Mowe January 08, 2026 The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in Mowe over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of a human skull. Human exploitation, organized crime, public health risks, national security threats High
40 Ondo Uso January 08, 2026 The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 25 suspected cultists and recovered a vehicle and motorcycle during a cult initiation in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. Escalating violence, public disorder, community unrest Medium