Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

01-Jul-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 Jun 24, 2025 to Jul 01, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Osun Osogbo June 26, 2025 The Osun State Police Command says it has recorded significant breakthroughs in campaign against crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Security breaches, vandalism, and reputational damage Medium
42 Benue Guma June 26, 2025 A 62-year-old community leader, Zaki Stephen Kegher, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Odbaniange, a settlement in the Mbayongo clan of Benue Security, Reputation, and Supply Chain Medium
43 Federal Capital Territory Abuja June 26, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 46 victims of human trafficking and arrested seven suspects in two separate operations targeting a transnational Reputation, Compliance, and Operational Risks High
44 Bauchi Bauchi June 26, 2025 Unknown gunmen kidnapped 56-year-old Abdullahi Ibrahim, the village head of Kanaka in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The assailants Security, Reputation, Operational Disruption Medium
45 Benue Guma June 26, 2025 The Nigeria Police force has initiated an investigation into a viral video featuring actress Angela Okorie being escorted by armed officers while jogging. Reputational damage, public backlash, and potential legal action. Medium
46 Kogi Adavi June 26, 2025 Nigerians have taken to the Instagram page of former Big Brother Naija star, Sammie, to demand refunds over an alleged N4.450 million scam. DAILY POST Reputation, Financial, and Legal Risks Medium
47 Kwara Asa June 25, 2025 Kwara State Police Command, has confirmed the killing of three persons by gunmen in early hours of Wednesday in Patigi LGA of the state. The incident was Terrorism, Political Instability, and Supply Chain Disruption High
48 Lagos Kosofe June 25, 2025 Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arrested two suspected traffic robbers in separate operations around the Ketu and Mile 12 areas of Property damage, injury, and reputational harm. Medium
49 Zamfara Gusau June 25, 2025 A clash between rival bandits has ended in chaos for residents of Tofa village in Zamfara State, where at least 10 civilians lost their lives in a deadly Security, Reputation, Supply Chain High
50 Adamawa Numan June 25, 2025 A man suspected of being an armed robber has been arrested in Adamawa State, with military camouflage uniforms found in his possession. Other items Theft, Property Damage, Reputation Medium
51 Anambra Dunukofia June 25, 2025 Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested two persons suspected to be members of a kidnap syndicate operating in Anambra Security, Reputation, and Financial Medium
52 Kaduna kaduna June 26, 2025 A Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna and presided over by Justice Amina Bello, has sentenced one Ezeani Victor Udochukwu to two years imprisonment Data breaches, identity theft Medium
53 Abia Aba North June 24, 2025 The Abia State government has cleared the air on the actions of the men of Operation Crush, the state's interventionist force, which led to the death of a Social unrest, reputational damage, and decreased investment Medium
54 Kaduna kaduna June 26, 2025 Reports from North West Nigeria says Mai Jakka, a feared bandit who turned social media celebrity by flaunting his exploits, has fina Terrorism, Social Unrest, and Reputation Damage Medium
55 Adamawa Yola North June 26, 2025 A 7-man syndicate that allegedly specializes in stealing tricycles and motorcycles in Adamawa State has been smashed. The Adamawa State Police Command Property damage, reputational damage, and employee safety Medium
56 Abia Aba North June 26, 2025 Abia State Advertising and Signage Agency, ABSAA, has said that the advert company whose billboard crashed and killed a resident of Aba a few weeks ago, Reputation, Financial, and Operational Risks Medium
57 Oyo Oyo June 26, 2025 Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the safe rescue of two persons who were abducted from an Agro Vet shop situated in the Oke-Are area of Ilero, Security breaches, Reputation damage Medium
58 Anambra Njikoka June 26, 2025 Grief and outrage have enveloped Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following the brutal murder of a prominent traditional Terrorism, Extortion, Social Unrest High
59 Zamfara Maru June 26, 2025 A notorious bandit known as Me Dada has been killed by vigilantes in Garagi village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Revenge attacks, gang retaliation Medium
60 Federal Capital Territory Gwagwalada June 26, 2025 A 55-year-old Nigerian businessman, Williams Raymond, has denied assaulting a lawyer, Ajiki John Boluwaji. He also dismissed the claim of illegally Personal safety and property damage risks Medium