Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

15-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 08, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 Lagos Lagos September 08, 2025 The Lagos State Government ordered two bakery workers to serve two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer. Supply chain disruption, inventory management Low
79 Federal Capital Territory Kubwa September 08, 2025 Commuters along the Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory faced delays on Monday morning following the fall of a trailer that blocked a major portion of the road, the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed. Supply Chain Disruptions, Economic Losses Medium
80 Oyo Iyaganku September 08, 2025 The Oyo State Police Command recovered a silver Toyota Corolla Sport stolen from an e-hailing driver during an armed robbery in Ibadan. Financial loss, Security breaches, Driver safety Medium