Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

19-Apr-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 Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Benue Makurdi April 13, 2025 A yet-to-be-identified man who was suspected to have stolen a motorcycle was set ablaze by an irate mob along Akpehe Road in the Makurdi area of Benue State, on Sunday. Civil unrest, property damage, and reputational damage Medium
42 Plateau Jos April 13, 2025 Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN rescued 16 passengers who were kidnapped along Jos-Mangu road in Plateau state. Terrorism, Extortion, and Ransom Demands High
43 Nasarawa Lafia April 13, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of a Nasarawa United supporter who stabbed Plateau United player Vincent Temitope in the neck after a violent pitch invasion in Lafia on Sunday. Reputation, Revenue, Safety Medium
44 Sokoto Kware April 13, 2025 A communal clash between youths from Gidan Haki and Basasa villages in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, resulted in two deaths and seven injuries. Property damage, injury, and reputational damage High
45 Plateau Bassa April 14, 2025 No fewer than 40 were reportedly killed when terrorists launched a fresh attack on the Zike community, located in the Kimakpa area of Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, in the early hours of Monday. Kidnapping, Property Damage, and Supply Chain Disruptions Very High
46 Ekiti Igbara-Odo April 12, 2025 Chairwoman of Igbara-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ekiti State accused of ordering military personnel to assault students during the Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (FESSU) National Election, which took place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Igbara Odo. Reputation, operational disruption, legal liabilities Medium
47 Kano Kano April 13, 2025 Not fewer than 500 wanted criminals and their dangerous weapons have been arrested by a combined taskforce setup by the State Government to ensure the sanitization of Kano city from social vices Supply chain disruption, legal non-compliance Medium
48 Oyo Ibadan April 14, 2025 Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of the three suspected armed robbers in connection with the hijacking of a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of the Premium Motor Spirits popularly known as petrol on Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road. Cargo hijacking, inventory loss Medium
49 Delta Amukpe April 14, 2025 A girl simply identified as Maro has drowned in a river in Amukpe Community, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Reputation, Legal, and Operational Risks Medium
50 Osun Moro April 13, 2025 A student of the Obafemi Awolowo Universitys Centre for Distance Learning, CDL, Ile-Ife, was electrocuted on Saturday evening while attempting to retrieve a football in Moro, Osun State. Equipment failure, human error, and regulatory non-compliance High
51 Jigawa Dolen Kwana April 13, 2025 Former Hadejia LGA councilor, Aliyu Muhammad (aka Taiya Rosi), aged 40, died in a fatal motor accident along the Dolen Kwana axis. Reputation damage, operational disruption Medium
52 Lagos Lagos Island April 13, 2025 Two individuals were rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at 4, Agarawu Street, Lagos Island. Emergency response teams swiftly intervened to prevent further casualties. Casualties, Business Disruption, Reputation Damage High
53 Bauchi Magama Gumau April 13, 2025 A fatal road accident in Magama Gumau, Toro LGA, claimed the life of 23-year-old Usman Magaji when a sand-laden truck with four passengers collided with a stationary broken-down truck. Disruption to supply chain, loss of revenue Medium
54 Adamawa Kodomun April 13, 2025 Police in Demsa LGA have arrested a herbalist, Murtala Musa, over the killing and mutilation of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village. Reputation, Operations, and Supply Chain Medium
55 Benue Mshen April 13, 2025 Suspected Fulani herdsmen ambushed and killed three individuals returning from Jato-Aka Market in Mshen community, Kwande LGA. Kidnapping, Extortion, Property Damage High
56 Delta Sapele April 14, 2025 A commercial tricyclist was fatally knocked down by a trailer at New Road, near Ministry Junction, Sapele. The trailer driver fled the scene immediately, while the motor-boy was apprehended by bystanders. Investigation is ongoing. Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage, and financial losses. Medium
57 Benue Makurdi April 13, 2025 An unidentified man suspected of motorcycle theft was lynched and set ablaze by a mob along Akpehe Road in Makurdi. Civil unrest and property damage Medium
58 Yobe Waro April 12, 2025 On April 12, 2025, at about 1:00 pm, Police arrested two suspects, Yahaya Mustapha (28) and Bello Yakubu (38), for stealing power transmission cables. They were apprehended while loading the dismantled cables onto a tricycle in Waro Village. Disruption, Financial Loss, Reputation Damage Medium
59 Nasarawa Lafia April 13, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of a Nasarawa United supporter who stabbed Plateau United player Vincent Temitope in the neck after a violent pitch invasion in Lafia on Sunday. Reputation, Revenue, Safety Medium
60 Sokoto Kware April 13, 2025 A communal clash between youths from Gidan Haki and Basasa villages in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, resulted in two deaths and seven injuries. Property damage, injury, and reputational damage High