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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  • Severe

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
61 Kaduna Kafanchan September 09, 2025 Mr David Ali, councillor representing Gwantu Ward in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, regained freedom after several days in captivity. Kidnapping, Ransom Demands, Human Trafficking Medium
62 Kaduna Kafanchan September 09, 2025 Mr David Ali, councillor representing Gwantu Ward in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, regained freedom after several days in captivity. Kidnapping, Ransom Demands, Human Trafficking Medium
63 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
64 Kogi Aku September 08, 2025 The Kogi state Vigilante Services announced the abduction of three passengers of an 18-seater Toyota bus at Aku village along Okene/Lokoja Federal highway, Adavi local government area, Kogi state. Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, and Human Trafficking Medium
65 Lagos Oworonshoki September 08, 2025 A tense standoff on the Third Mainland Bridge that started earlier on Monday has ended, and order was restored, the Lagos State Police Command said. Infrastructure damage, public safety, economic losses Low
66 Enugu Tower 97 September 08, 2025 A thunderstorm disrupted the 132kV OtukpoNsukka, New Haven transmission line on September 3, 2025, causing damage to properties and livestock along the route. Power outages, Economic losses, Livestock fatalities Medium
67 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
68 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
69 Imo Awomama Bridge September 08, 2025 No fewer than 15 Jehovahs Witness worshippers yesterday died in a road crash at Awomama Bridge in Imo State. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, Regulatory Non-Compliance Very High
70 Sokoto Makuwana September 08, 2025 Armed bandits abducted 49 residents of Makuwana village in SabonBirnin Local Council of Sokoto State, while two people drowned as they attempted to flee the assault. Supply chain disruption, Economic instability, Human trafficking High
71 Oyo Idi-Ayunre September 08, 2025 The Oyo State Police Command, on Tuesday, rescued an Egyptian national who was kidnapped on Monday morning at the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. Operational disruption, Employee safety, Supply chain disruption Medium
72 Plateau Agingi Kisaloi September 08, 2025 Gunmen killed a motorcycle rider in the Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Public Safety and Security Threats Medium
73 Oyo Idi-Ayunre September 08, 2025 The Oyo State Police Command, on Tuesday, rescued an Egyptian national who was kidnapped on Monday morning at the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. Operational disruption, Employee safety, Supply chain disruption Medium
74 Plateau Agingi Kisaloi September 08, 2025 Gunmen killed a motorcycle rider in the Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Public Safety and Security Threats Medium
75 Borno Maiduguri September 07, 2025 The Police Command in Borno evacuated the body of a suspected vandal who was electrocuted while attempting to tamper with a transformer at Borno State University, Maiduguri. Social unrest, community mistrust, and decreased cooperation with authorities Medium
76 Kaduna Wake September 07, 2025 Armed bandits launched a deadly assault on Wake village in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State early Sunday, killing eight people and leaving at least 20 others wounded, some in critical condition. Civil unrest, economic instability, and infrastructure damage Very High
77 Katsina Addallawa September 07, 2025 Three people died following the overflow of Addallawa Dam, which washed away a section of the Dankama-Birnin Kuka Road in Katsina State. Flooding, Infrastructure Collapse, Waterborne Diseases Medium
78 Zamfara Moriki September 07, 2025 A resident of Moriki township, Zamfara State, was killed after being shot by local hunters during a patrol on Sunday evening. Public safety, Community unrest, Business disruption Medium
79 Federal Capital Territory Life Camp September 07, 2025 A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed. Operational Inefficiency, Employee Morale, Public Safety Medium
80 Lagos Mile 2 September 07, 2025 A crash occurred at Olohunsogo Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, when a Toyota Camry rammed into a stationary Scania truck. Increased transportation costs, service disruptions, and safety risks Medium