Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

13-Sep-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 Sep 06, 2025 to Sep 13, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Benue Guma September 09, 2025 The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced major security breakthroughs, with the arrest of nine suspects linked to gun running, arms manufacturing, and impersonation of security personnel. Cultism Low
42 Kaduna Kaduna North September 09, 2025 No fewer than 545 households have been displaced after two days of torrential rainfall, with 171 houses also damaged across communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Infrastructure Damage, Business Disruption, Human Safety Medium
43 Kwara Jebba September 09, 2025 A major fire disaster was averted on Tuesday morning at Oko-Olowo axis of Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petrol tanker spill. Transportation Accident Low
44 Benue Makurdi September 09, 2025 A Makurdi Magistrates court on Tuesday remanded a businessman, Egede Patrick, for alleged conspiracy and armed robbery. Armed Robbery Low
45 Anambra Onitsha Main Market September 09, 2025 On Tuesday, near the ever-busy axis of Emeka Offor Plaza, Onitsha Main Market, operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, otherwise known as OCHA Brigade, allegedly opened fire, leaving no fewer than four people, including a pregnant woman, dead. Operational disruption, Security breaches, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
46 Katsina Ruwan Dorawa September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police and Community Watch Corps, repelled an armed bandit attack in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Supply chain disruption, operational downtime, employee safety Medium
47 Ogun Sagamu September 09, 2025 Four people were injured yesterday when a Lexus Jeep collided with a tricycle along the Sagamu/Ikorodu Highway in Ogun State. Accidents, Injuries, Road Safety Breaches Medium
48 Katsina Naalma September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Humanitarian crises Medium
49 Oyo Ipapo September 09, 2025 Gunmen abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area. Economic disruption, Security concerns, Community unrest Medium
50 Benue Igbongom September 09, 2025 Security forced neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
51 Anambra Onitsha Main Market September 09, 2025 On Tuesday, near the ever-busy axis of Emeka Offor Plaza, Onitsha Main Market, operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, otherwise known as OCHA Brigade, allegedly opened fire, leaving no fewer than four people, including a pregnant woman, dead. Operational disruption, Security breaches, Regulatory non-compliance Medium
52 Katsina Ruwan Dorawa September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police and Community Watch Corps, repelled an armed bandit attack in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. Supply chain disruption, operational downtime, employee safety Medium
53 Ogun Sagamu September 09, 2025 Four people were injured yesterday when a Lexus Jeep collided with a tricycle along the Sagamu/Ikorodu Highway in Ogun State. Accidents, Injuries, Road Safety Breaches Medium
54 Katsina Naalma September 09, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Humanitarian crises Medium
55 Oyo Ipapo September 09, 2025 Gunmen abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area. Economic disruption, Security concerns, Community unrest Medium
56 Benue Igbongom September 09, 2025 Security forced neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Civil unrest, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
57 Federal Capital Territory Gwagwalada September 09, 2025 A 24-year-old woman, Kelechi Ebubechukwu, died under unclear circumstances at her fiancs residence in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Safety concerns, Business disruption, Economic losses High
58 Federal Capital Territory Gwagwalada September 09, 2025 A 24-year-old woman, Kelechi Ebubechukwu, died under unclear circumstances at her fiancs residence in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Safety concerns, Business disruption, Economic losses High
59 Lagos Igando September 09, 2025 The Enugu State Police Command arrested two suspects and recovered four locally fabricated firearms and other incriminating exhibits in separate operations across the state. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and security breaches Medium
60 Lagos Igando September 09, 2025 The Enugu State Police Command arrested two suspects and recovered four locally fabricated firearms and other incriminating exhibits in separate operations across the state. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and security breaches Medium