Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

05-Nov-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 Oct 30, 2025 to Nov 06, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Kebbi Aliero November 01, 2025 Unidentified gunmen have abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudu, in his hometown in Bagudu Local Government Area of the state. Operational disruption, Security breaches, and Kidnapping risks Medium
62 Edo Egbisi October 31, 2025 The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms during a bush combing exercise in the state. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and security breaches Medium
63 Lagos Opebi October 31, 2025 Lagos State Police Command has arrested a recently released ex-convict and two suspected pickpockets for various theft-related offences across different parts of the state. Property crime, Public safety Medium
64 Zamfara Maradun October 31, 2025 Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of attempting to discredit the economic reforms and financial transparency initiatives of Governor Dauda Lawal.In a statement issued by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Haliru Andi, on Thursday, the party described the APCs recent comments as politically motivated and borne out of frustration.. Political Instability Low
65 Lagos Mushin October 31, 2025 The Lagos State Police have arrested a Nollywood production manager, Anierobi Courage, for allegedly assaulting a crew member. Assaults Low
66 Lagos Mushin October 31, 2025 Barely 24 hours after a multiple-truck crash on Kara Bridge caused major gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, another road accident occurred on Friday, involving a 14-tyre truck and a commercial bus on the Otedola Bridge, inward the Lagos Secretariat. Transportation Accident Low
67 Kano Kano October 31, 2025 The Kano State High Court sitting on Miller Road, presided over by Justice Musa Dahiru, has remanded a man in a correctional facility over allegations that he killed his wife after she refused to prepare kuli-kuli (groundnut cake) for him. Homicide Low
68 Lagos Mushin October 31, 2025 The Lagos State Police have arrested a Nollywood production manager, Anierobi Courage, for allegedly assaulting a crew member. Workplace violence, employee turnover, talent loss Medium
69 Delta Sapele October 31, 2025 Police officers from the Sapele Division in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday night rescued a suspected phone thief from being lynched by some angry mob who apprehended him after he allegedly attacked one of their kinsmen around Shell Road and New Road in Sapele. Escalating violence, community unrest, loss of public trust Medium
70 Kebbi Wasagu October 31, 2025 A 50-year-old man, Muhammad Wanzam, has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police Command for allegedly killing a traveller, Alhaji Babuga Muhammad, in Bena, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. Violent crime, Public disorder, Travel disruptions Medium
71 Edo Egbisi October 31, 2025 The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of firearms during a bush combing exercise in the state. Increased crime rates, community unrest, and security breaches Medium
72 Delta Abraka October 31, 2025 The management of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has rusticated a 200-level student of the Department of Biotechnology, Ezi Ugoma, for uploading a video on TikTok showing a dying student allegedly involved in an abortion incident. Assaults Low
73 Kebbi Argungu October 31, 2025 The Kebbi State Government has dismissed a viral report alleging the existence of a secret airstrip in Argungu, purportedly used for smuggling cocaine into the country. Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse Low
74 Kebbi Wasagu October 31, 2025 A 50-year-old man, Muhammad Wanzam, has been arrested by the Kebbi State Police Command for allegedly killing a traveller, Alhaji Babuga Muhammad, in Bena, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. Kidnapping Low
75 Lagos Opebi October 31, 2025 Lagos State Police Command has arrested a recently released ex-convict and two suspected pickpockets for various theft-related offences across different parts of the state. Public Safety Disruption, Community Unrest, Recidivism Medium
76 Lagos Ajegunle October 31, 2025 The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed the death of one person following the collapse of a three-storey building in the Apapa area of Lagos State on Thursday. Epidemic Low
77 Lagos Ikeja October 30, 2025 A pastor and legal practitioner, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, was on Wednesday re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl. Assaults Low
78 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 30, 2025 The High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a driver, Yusuf Baba, to three months imprisonment or an option of a fine of 50,000 after he was found guilty of reckless driving and damaging vehicles of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Operational disruptions, Financial losses, Legal liabilities Medium
79 Lagos Opebi October 30, 2025 The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday, said it has apprehended a 25-year-old ex-convict, alongside two other suspects, for various offences in different parts of the state. Armed Robbery Low
80 Federal Capital Territory Abuja October 30, 2025 A lawyer, Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, has said the Supreme Court erred in remitting the terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, after his acquittal by the Court of Appeal,. Civil unrest, economic instability, human casualties High