Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

12-Jan-2026

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

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  • Moderate
  • High
  • 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.

Curated Security Incidents For The Past 7 Days from Jan 06, 2026 to Jan 13, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Delta Ubeji January 10, 2026 The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and armed robber, as well as a suspect found in possession of illicit drugs, alongside the recovery of weapons and controlled substances. Public Safety, Economic Disruption, and Increased Security Measures Medium
22 Delta Ubeji January 10, 2026 The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and armed robber, as well as a suspect found in possession of illicit drugs, alongside the recovery of weapons and controlled substances. Public Safety, Economic Disruption, and Increased Security Measures Medium
23 Jigawa Kwangara January 10, 2026 The Jigawa State Police Command has said that a joint security operation has led to the arrest of three suspected armed robbers and fraudsters in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. Violent crime, property theft, and community instability Medium
24 Benue Adogo January 10, 2026 Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly launched fresh attacks on farming settlements in Adogo, Ugbaam Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, vandalising farmlands and destroying crops valued at millions of naira. Food insecurity, Economic disruption, Community displacement High
25 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
26 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
27 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
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 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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