Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

03-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 Nov 27, 2025 to Dec 04, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Kwara Offa November 28, 2025 The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of railway clips and nuts along the railway line in Offa Local Government Area of the state. Service Disruption, Economic Loss, Public Safety Medium
62 Benue Katsina-Ala November 28, 2025 Three members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Benue State have been arrested by the police after a multi-vehicle collision claimed nine lives along the Katsina-Ala highway. Operational Disruption, Financial Losses, Regulatory Non-Compliance High
63 Ogun Oyebola November 28, 2025 No fewer than six Lagos-based real estate marketers have been kidnapped during an inspection visit to Ogun State. Operational Disruption, Financial Loss, Employee Safety Medium
64 Abia Aba North November 27, 2025 Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, has condemned the intimidation, violence, and destruction of government property in Ukwa East LGA during unrest by some councillors in the area. Infrastructure Disruption, Service Disruption, Economic Losses Medium
65 Federal Capital Territory Abuja November 27, 2025 The recent discovery by the Senate's ad-hoc committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta that about N300 billion crude oil proceeds were unaccounted for has been generating reactions from Nigerians. Financial loss, corruption, mismanagement High
66 Edo Uromi November 27, 2025 Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cultists in a hospital located in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area of the State. Public Safety, Operational Disruption Low
67 Delta Aniocha North November 27, 2025 Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two suspects in possession of cannabis sativa weighing 1,046 kilograms. Illicit drug trafficking, Organized crime, Public safety Medium
68 Kebbi Aliero November 27, 2025 Three officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were killed on Thursday night when gunmen, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa armed group, attacked a checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Violent crime, Public disorder, National instability High
69 Kaduna Samaru November 27, 2025 The Kaduna State Police Command has recovered a sack containing 210 rounds of 7.56mm ammunition along the Zaria-Funtua Highway. Organized crime, Gun violence, and Public safety Medium
70 Lagos Oworonshoki November 27, 2025 A 15-year-old girl, identified as Esther Eniefiok, has died amid what residents describe as severe emotional distress triggered by the ongoing demolition in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State. Infrastructure instability, project delays, economic losses Medium
71 Benue Dura November 27, 2025 A devastating tragedy struck Benue State after eight members of the Kygh family lost their lives when the vehicle transporting them veered off the road and plunged into River Dura in Kwande Local Government Area. Transportation disruption, Human life loss, Community unrest High
72 Kaduna Nissi November 27, 2025 The Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero, Kaduna, Venerable Edwin Achi, has died in the den of kidnappers. Security breaches, Community unrest, Human life loss High
73 Kaduna Kurama Chiefdom November 27, 2025 The people of Kurama Chiefdom in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State have cried out over N500 million being demanded as ransom by bandits before the release of 13 residents of the area, including an ECWA Pastor. Operational disruption, financial loss, and human capital risk High
74 Taraba Jalingo November 27, 2025 Taraba State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports alleging a leadership crisis within the party, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Service Disruption, Governance Instability, Economic Uncertainty Medium
75 Lagos Oshodi November 27, 2025 The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, popularly known as KAI, has uncovered an emerging oil bunkering operation and arrested 27 suspects allegedly found with counterfeit naira notes during an enforcement exercise. Supply Chain Disruption, Economic Losses, Financial Instability Medium