Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

09-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 02, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Lagos Adekunle December 02, 2025 Motorists were on Tuesday evening diverted from the Third Mainland Bridge after a fire erupted near the Rapid Response Squad facility at Adekunle, inward Iyana Oworo. Infrastructure damage, Economic losses, Business interruption Medium
62 Taraba Karim December 02, 2025 Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested three men accused of burning down a house in Karim Town, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Social unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
63 Ondo Kashimola/Agunla December 02, 2025 The Ondo State Police Command says it has uncovered and foiled a staged kidnapping orchestrated by a family member aiming to fraudulently extort money from relatives. Human Trafficking, Organized Crime, Public Disorder Medium
64 Edo Benin December 02, 2025 Operatives of the EFCCs Benin Zonal Directorate have arrested a 64-year-old man, Ndubisi John Iheukwumere, for allegedly defrauding a petitioner of N165m in a land deal. Financial loss, Regulatory non-compliance, Investor distrust Medium
65 Anambra Amansea December 02, 2025 Operatives of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) have arrested seven individuals allegedly engaged in illegal revenue collection in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area of the state. Financial misappropriation, tax evasion, corruption Medium
66 Jigawa Gawuna December 02, 2025 Jigawa State Police Command, on Saturday, recovered a stolen motor vehicle in Hadejia Local Government. Theft, Property Loss, Financial Loss Medium
67 Federal Capital Territory Abuja December 02, 2025 The Niger State Police Command has rescued three more children, including a five-month-old baby, and arrested three additional suspects in connection with child trafficking in Nasarawa State and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Child exploitation, Organized crime, Social unrest High
68 Sokoto Kwargaba December 02, 2025 Security forces have foiled a night attack on Kwargaba community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two bandits and arresting three others. Civil unrest, Infrastructure disruption, Economic instability Medium
69 Kwara Ilorin December 02, 2025 Authorities of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a former student of the institution, Oyelade Habeeb Olawale, in a violent confrontation involving suspected rival cult groups near the campus. Violence, Community Unrest, Academic Disruption Medium
70 Taraba Karim December 02, 2025 Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested three men accused of burning down a house in Karim Town, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Social unrest, Supply chain disruption, Economic instability Medium
71 Edo Benin December 02, 2025 Operatives of the EFCCs Benin Zonal Directorate have arrested a 64-year-old man, Ndubisi John Iheukwumere, for allegedly defrauding a petitioner of N165m in a land deal. Financial loss, Regulatory non-compliance, Investor distrust Medium
72 Federal Capital Territory Abuja December 02, 2025 The Niger State Police Command has rescued three more children, including a five-month-old baby, and arrested three additional suspects in connection with child trafficking in Nasarawa State and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Child exploitation, Organized crime, Social unrest High
73 Cross River Bakassi December 02, 2025 Troops of the Nigerian Armys 13 Brigade have successfully rescued four civilians who were abducted and being transported by armed militants toward Cameroon through the waterways of Bakassi, Cross River State. Human trafficking, organized crime, and regional instability Medium
74 Bauchi Warji December 02, 2025 A 20-year-old man has died after a fight broke out during a naming ceremony in Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Public safety, Event security, Community unrest Medium