Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

29-Oct-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 Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 24, 2025 A 33-year old self-acclaimed estate developer, Christopher Abiola Oladunjoye, alongside Augustine Ikechukwu Agodi and Ovie Goru, have appeared before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, over alleged involvement in fraudulent transactions totaling 1.8 billion. Financial instability, project abandonment, and investor mistrust High
42 Kaduna kaduna October 24, 2025 The decomposed body of a man earlier reported kidnapped has been discovered in a mining pond in Farin Lamba community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Operational disruption, Human capital loss, Security breaches Medium
43 Kano Dambatta October 24, 2025 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested four suspected vandals and burglars accused of breaking into residential homes across Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local Government Areas of Kano State. Theft, Property Damage, Financial Loss Medium
44 Federal Capital Territory Kuje October 24, 2025 The Nigerian Police have allegedly assaulted and re-arrested activist Omoyele Sowore outside the Kuje Magistrate Court. Civil Unrest, Public Disorder, and Officer Safety Medium
45 Bauchi Bauchi October 24, 2025 Police in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have arrested a man suspected to be involved in the death of popular Sayawa musician, John Zuya, whose songs had gained him a strong following both within and outside his community. Public Safety, Security Threats, and Community Unrest Medium
46 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 24, 2025 The wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Uchechi Ukwu, has reacted to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory/s, readiness to testify in the trial of the Biafra agitator if subpoenaed. Civil Unrest, Economic Instability, Humanitarian Crisis High
47 Borno Konduga October 24, 2025 A farmer has been left severely injured after suspected herders attacked him in Jakana Village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Violent conflict, Economic instability, Human casualties Medium
48 Katsina Funtua October 24, 2025 Nineteen people who were kidnapped by bandits in Katsina State have regained their freedom following the ongoing peace efforts under the Operation Safe Corridor Initiative. Human trafficking, Organized crime, Regional instability Medium
49 Katsina Funtua October 24, 2025 Amid an ongoing peace deal in some parts of Katsina communities, bandits have released 19 kidnapped victims under the Operation Safe Corridor Initiative. Security breaches, economic instability, and community unrest Medium
50 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 24, 2025 The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness or otherwise of the statements made by five terror suspects linked to the 2011 bombing of the United Nations House in Abuja. Public Safety, Trial Delays, Security Breaches Medium
51 Delta Aniocha North October 24, 2025 The Niger-Delta Ex-Agitators Movement for Justice and Freedom has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, calling for an urgent probe into the oil assets security supervisory contract in the region. Supply chain disruptions, Economic losses, Environmental hazards High
52 Rivers Port Harcourt October 23, 2025 Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has shared his experiences in tackling the security crisis that engulfed the state during his tenure. Kidnapping Low
53 Niger Munya October 23, 2025 Niger State Emergency Management Authority, NSEMA, has confirmed that 42 people lost their lives, while 52 others sustained injuries in Tuesdays tanker explosion in the state. Supply chain disruptions, Economic instability Very High
54 Gombe Gombe October 23, 2025 Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command, on Wednesday, arrested a 15-year-old boy, Abubakar Aliyu, of Tudun Wada Shamaki Quarters, for allegedly carrying out a series of armed robberies and thefts within the Federal Low-Cost area of Gombe Metropolis. Armed Robbery Low
55 Ekiti Ado-Ekiti October 23, 2025 An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. Armed Robbery Low
56 Yobe Potiskum October 23, 2025 Yobe State Police Command said it has arrested Karasuwa Local Government All Progressives Congress, APC, Secretary in connection to the to alleged killing of a 45-year-old woman found near Federal University, Gashua, recently. Homicide Low
57 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 23, 2025 The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested at least three suspected gunrunners for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in Kaduna State. Armed Robbery Low
58 Lagos Mushin October 23, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has filed a six-count criminal charge against Ms Gail Fajembola and her company, GIF Energy Resources Ltd, before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Fraud Low
59 Federal Capital Territory Kuje October 23, 2025 Activist Omoyele Sowore, on Thursday, met with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Terrorism Low
60 Ekiti Okeyinmi October 23, 2025 Two teenagers Fadumiye Tosin,18, and Afolabi Abe, 18, on Monday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates Court over the alleged stealing of coconut, bitter kola and snail. Theft, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Disruption Low