Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

30-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 23, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
41 Kwara Ilorin April 25, 2025 The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the abduction of seven individuals by armed men at Eleyin Village, Isin Local Government Area, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Extortion, Ransom Demands, and Psychological Trauma Medium
42 Rivers Odual April 26, 2025 Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) working in close synergy with other security agencies arrested 23 suspected oil thieves, successfully deactivated 13 artisanal refineries, and confiscated over 180,000 litres of stolen products across the region. Environmental damage, community unrest, and economic instability High
43 Jigawa Sule Tankarkar April 26, 2025 Jigawa State Police Command arrested 20-year-old groom, and his three friends for allegedly coercing his bride into non-consensual sexual activity. Reputation, Legal, and Operational Risks High
44 Zamfara Bakura April 23, 2025 The Sokoto State Police Command arrested several suspects over illegal possession of firearms and alleged links to terrorism. Terrorism, Organized Crime, and Social Unrest High
45 Sokoto Tambuwal April 27, 2025 The Sokoto State Police Command arrested several suspects over illegal possession of firearms and alleged links to terrorism. Terrorism, Violence, Instability High
46 Benue Makurdi April 27, 2025 The Benue State Police Command confirmed a deadly attack that occurred on Sunday night in the Akpehe area of Makurdi, the state capital. Property damage, business disruption, and reputational harm. High
47 Lagos Ikeja April 27, 2025 An unidentified cyclist died following a collision with a moving truck on Sunday, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage, insurance claims Medium
48 Kaduna Gwantu April 27, 2025 Gunmen abducted the wife of the District Head of Aboro in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, along with their daughter, in an attack on Sunday evening. Ransom demands, operational disruptions Medium
49 Benue Akpehe April 25, 2025 Hoodlums late hours of Wednesday attacked and killed a youth leader identified as Raphael Ikyav. Civil unrest, property damage, and reputational harm. Medium
50 Ebonyi Okemini April 25, 2025 Suspected Cholera outbreak has claimed lives of two person in Okemini area, Ogbaga road in Ebonyi local government Area of Ebonyi state. Water contamination, disease spread, and infrastructure damage. Medium
51 Kaduna Kurmin Risga April 25, 2025 Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, the Catholic priest kidnapped on April 24, 2024, from St. Gerald Quasi Parish in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been released. Extortion, Ransomware, Business Disruption High
52 Kano Kano Command April 25, 2025 At least two suspected drug traffickers, Muntari Shuaibu and Imrana Rabiu, have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command. Organized crime, corruption, and regulatory non-compliance Medium
53 Federal Capital Territory Orozo April 25, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said it would arraign in court the three suspects arrested for an attack on the Boys Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village in Orozo. Ransom demands, reputational damage, and legal liability High
54 Bauchi Misau April 25, 2025 The Bauchi State Police Command has announced that 13 individuals will face trial over the death of an 18-year-old woman following a botched abortion in Misau Local Government Area. Reputation, Legal, Operational High
55 Federal Capital Territory Wuse April 25, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has recovered a black Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep with registration number ABC 797, which was snatched at gunpoint by five armed men in Garki on April 23, 2025. Financial loss, reputational damage, and operational disruption High
56 Ogun Isabo April 25, 2025 The Ogun State Government has arraigned two individuals, Abdulazeez Anidugbe and Ibikunle Kazeem, before the Magistrate Court in Isabo on a two-count charge of public assault and obstruction of public officers from performing their duties Workplace violence, reputational damage, and legal claims. Medium
57 Kano Kano Command April 24, 2025 The Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected drug traffickers Muntari Shuaibu and Imrana Rabiu. Workplace accidents, legal liabilities, and financial losses. High
58 Ogun Ogijo April 23, 2025 A tragic accident claimed the life of a man on Wednesday along the Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway when a tricycle (Keke Napep) crashed into a stationary truck. Operational Disruption, Reputational Damage Medium
59 Rivers Aluu April 25, 2025 The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, Kelvin Okoro, who is alleged to have gruesomely murdered a Revered Sister, identified as Maureen Wecheonwu, in the Aluu community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. Workplace violence, reputational damage, legal liabilities High
60 Kano Kano April 24, 2025 The Kano State Police Command arrested two suspected drug traffickers, Muntari Shuaibu and Imrana Rabiu, in connection with the possession of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs, specifically Tramadol. Workplace accidents, security breaches, and reputational damage Medium