Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

11-Nov-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 Nov 05, 2025 to Nov 12, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Ogun Abeokuta November 07, 2025 The Ogun State Police Command has declared a senior Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officer, Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, and her teenage daughter, Sewa Lasisi, missing. Public Safety, Operational Disruption, Community Unrest Medium
42 Jigawa Dutse November 07, 2025 The Jigawa Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, says it has rescued 221 victims of human trafficking in the state in two years. Human Exploitation, Emotional Trauma, Organized Crime High
43 Adamawa Demsa November 07, 2025 A 71-year-old man, Jeriel Clifford Peter, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 67-year-old wife, Miltha Jeriel. Domestic violence, Elder abuse, Social services disruption Medium
44 Imo Owerri West November 07, 2025 The Imo State Police Command has discovered a decomposing corpse after raiding a criminal hideout suspected to be den of kidnappers at Okuku and Ndegwu communities both in Owerri West LGA of the state. Increased crime rates, economic instability Medium
45 Benue Gboko November 07, 2025 Palpable tension has enveloped Gboko, headquarters of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, as commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, took to the streets to protest the killing of one of their members. Public Safety, Civil Unrest, Economic Disruption Medium
46 Abia Aba North November 07, 2025 The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects in connection with the stealing and trafficking of three little children, adding that it also rescued the three children. Human trafficking, child exploitation, emotional distress Medium
47 Kano Sarai November 07, 2025 The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 96-year-old woman, Habiba Ado, who accidentally fell into a toilet pit in Sarai village, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Fire hazards, Emergency response failures Medium
48 Benue Ohimini November 07, 2025 Benue State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in possession of human parts. Economic instability, Public unrest, and Human trafficking Medium
49 Katsina Doguwar Dorawa November 07, 2025 Bandits have invaded Doguwar Dorawa, a small farming community near Guga in Bakori local government area of Katsina State, killed two elders and abducted several residents. Security breaches, Human trafficking, and Economic instability Medium
50 Ogun Abeokuta November 07, 2025 Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have dismantled a human trafficking syndicate of Cameroonian nationals who specializes in luring and kidnapping unsuspecting victims under the guise of processing visas. Human trafficking, Organized crime, Regional instability Medium
51 Abia Aba North November 07, 2025 The Abia State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects in connection with the stealing and trafficking of three little children, adding that it also rescued the three children. Human Trafficking Low
52 Abia Aba North November 06, 2025 Two male victims have been confirmed dead in an accident that happened after the Isiala Ngwa junction section of Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, on Thursday. Service Disruption, Financial Loss, Regulatory Compliance Medium
53 Adamawa Viniklang November 06, 2025 Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command on Thursday took over the case of a kidnapped victim, Abdullahi Usman, resident of Unguwan Abuja in Viniklang, a community in Girei Local Government Area near the capital, Yola, who was discovered tied up in the bush. Security breaches, Economic instability, and Social unrest Medium
54 Kebbi Kwagware November 06, 2025 Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have killed one suspected bandit following an attack on Kwagware village in Arewa Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Humanitarian crisis Medium
55 Kwara Tsaragi November 06, 2025 Four suspects are now in police custody over the alleged brutal murder of Abdullahi Audu, the chief imam of Tsaragi community, in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara state. Community unrest, escalation of violence, public safety threats High
56 Ogun Abeokuta November 06, 2025 Operatives of the Ogun State Police command have arrested a woman identified as Elizabeth Thomson for allegedly defrauding three people of N8.5m through fake Canadian work visas. Financial loss, Regulatory non-compliance, Identity theft Medium
57 Lagos Ikeja November 06, 2025 Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday sentenced one Samuel Asiegbu to three years imprisonment without an option of fine for his involvement in an N8.56 billion cyber fraud committed against Wema Bank Nigeria Plc. Financial Loss, Systemic Risk, Operational Failure High
58 Zamfara Tsafe November 06, 2025 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have arrested a woman found in possession of live ammunition believed to be meant for bandits. Illicit trade, organized crime, and regional instability Medium
59 Kano Kano municipal November 06, 2025 The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly operating a SIM card and bank fraud syndicate in the state. Financial loss, Security breaches, Identity theft Medium
60 Ebonyi Ishieke November 06, 2025 A three-week-old baby allegedly sold by her father has been rescued by the one Luke Chibueze Adonwe Human Foundation (LACH) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police in Ebonyi State. Human exploitation, child abuse, organized crime High