Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

10-Dec-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 Dec 03, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Ondo Akure December 03, 2025 A 39-year-old man has been arraigned before a Magistrates Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, for allegedly stealing a pregnant female dog valued at N500,000. Animal theft, Property crime, Community safety Low
62 Sokoto Sabon Birni December 03, 2025 Armed bandits attacked Sabon Birni town in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Monday night, abducting three people. Supply chain disruption, Economic instability, Human life loss Medium
63 Federal Capital Territory Abuja December 03, 2025 Four suspected members of a notorious car-snatching syndicate have been apprehended by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, with six stolen vehicles and over N15 million in cash recovered. Financial loss, Disruption to operations Medium
64 Zamfara Askawa December 03, 2025 Two people, including a community elder, were killed while five family members were abducted during an armed attack on Askawa village in Ruwan Gizo district, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State Kidnapping, Extortion, Community Unrest Medium
65 Zamfara Askawa December 03, 2025 Two people, including a community elder, were killed while five family members were abducted during an armed attack on Askawa village in Ruwan Gizo district, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State Operational disruption, Financial loss, Security breaches High
66 Zamfara Danjibga December 03, 2025 Three people were killed on Wednesday evening after armed bandits launched a deadly attack in Danjibga community of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State. Violent crime, community instability, supply chain disruptions High
67 Kwara Idofin Odo-Ashe December 03, 2025 Armed bandits have reportedly abducted two persons in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 18:00hours, when one Mallam Garba and his son, Bala all residents of Ungwan kambari Ologede, Idofin Odo-Ashe jurisdiction, were kidnapped by armed bandits on their way from the farm. Violent crime, Public disorder, Human trafficking High
68 Federal Capital Territory Abuja December 03, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arrested a truck driver, Salman Usman, after he crashed into two policemen who were on active duty, resulting in the death of one of the officers. Operational Disruption, Public Trust Erosion, Regulatory Non-Compliance Medium
69 Lagos Abule-Ado December 03, 2025 A Federal Fire Service officer attached to the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos, lost his life on Wednesday after a traffic incident along the Trade Fairinward Abule-Ado service lane. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, Road Safety Medium
70 Borno Modari Polo December 03, 2025 At 12:55hrs, a report was received at GRA Police Division from Bulama Adam of Polo Area that an unknown lifeless body with a slitted throat had been found inside a green Honda Civic vehicle with registration number GUB 142GB in a lone and isolated area of Modari Polo, Maiduguri. Violence, Community unrest, Economic instability Medium
71 Borno Shuwari II December 03, 2025 The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two individuals in separate incidents in Maiduguri and said investigations have been launched into the circumstances surrounding the killings. The first case occurred in Shuwari II on December 3, 2025, at about 0102 hours. Criminal activity, public disorder, and community unrest Medium