Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

01-Jul-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 Jun 24, 2025 to Jul 01, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Lagos Mushin June 26, 2025 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has expressed outrage over the demolition of a building belonging to the younger brother of Mr Peter Obi, Reputation, Property Damage, and Personal Safety High
62 Lagos Mushin June 25, 2025 The Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria has officially launched, becoming the 34th chapter of the global Climate Governance Initiativea movement Reputation, brand image Low
63 Lagos Mushin June 25, 2025 Stakeholders drawn from the transportation sector and law enforcement agencies have canvassed the need for collaborative approach, increased safety Regulatory non-compliance, reputational damage Medium
64 Kwara Ilorin June 26, 2025 The ongoing urban renewal project of the Kwara State government is generating mixed reactions, DAILY POST reports. The urban renewal project appears to Security, Reputation, and Financial Risks High
65 Katsina kankara June 26, 2025 Armed bandits led by kingpin Babaro have stormed Kankara LGA of Katsina state and taken over the entire area. Terrorism, Political Instability High
66 Delta Aniocha North June 24, 2025 The Police Eagle-Ney Surveillance Team have arrested two suspected armed robbers, Telvin Richmond and Frank Obiorah, after it intercepted a black Toyota Armed Robbery Low
67 Kwara Baruten June 24, 2025 Three persons have been killed in a kidnap incident in Okuta community of Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. They include the kidnap victim, a Security, Reputation, and Operational Disruptions Medium
68 Kwara Baruten June 24, 2025 A joint security operation to rescue a kidnap victim in Kwara State onJune 23, 2025ended in heartbreak, as the victim, Alhaji Dauda Ismail, and an Terrorism, Civil Unrest, and Supply Chain Disruption Medium
69 Kwara Asa June 24, 2025 A prominent citizen of Okoro-Okegbo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Femi Odeyemi, has been abducted by gunmen. He was Terrorism, extortion, and social unrest High
70 Niger Munya June 24, 2025 At least seven residents of Hayin-Gando village in Niger State were abducted by suspected armed bandits during a renewed wave of violence on June 22. Security, Supply Chain Disruption Medium
71 Kaduna Igabi June 24, 2025 Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested an alleged social media inciter during a raid in the Rigasa area of Igabi Local Government Security breaches, reputational damage High
72 Lagos Ijora June 24, 2025 Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has stated that his firstborn died in a Lagos hospital because he couldn't afford hospital bills. Chatta, speaking during a Crime, Reputation, Operational Disruption High
73 Oyo Molete June 24, 2025 A building under construction has collapsed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Ruby's Court Estate, behind Workplace violence, property damage, and reputational harm. High
74 Enugu Nsukka June 24, 2025 The Enugu State Police Command has detained three masqueraders in the Nsukka area of the state for allegedly assaulting residents. Police spokesman SP Violence, Social Unrest, Reputation Damage Medium
75 Kano Hotoro June 24, 2025 A trailer has plunged into the Muhammadu Buhari interchange along Hotoro in Kano metropolis. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle was stationed and offloading Vehicle accidents, infrastructure failure Medium
76 Lagos Mushin June 25, 2025 A house owner in the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos has been arrested for illegally converting his residential building into an abattoir. The man was arrested Health, Safety, Reputation High
77 Enugu Nsukka June 25, 2025 Three masqueraders seen in a viral video assaulting individuals during the Oriokpa Masquerade celebration in the Nsukka area of Enugu State have been Reputation, Safety, and Revenue Risks Medium
78 Federal Capital Territory Abuja June 24, 2025 The embattled National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has rejected claims of his suspension, insisting he remains firmly in Supply chain disruptions, asset damage, and regulatory uncertainty High
79 Nasarawa Lafia June 25, 2025 As President Bola Tinubu visits Nasarawa State today, Wednesdy, to commission key infrastructure projects by Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia, the Tiv Security, Reputation, Supply Chain High
80 Federal Capital Territory Abuja June 25, 2025 Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former senator and ex-governor of Kwara State, is dead. According to family sources who spoke to TheCable, Adebayo passed Political instability, supply chain disruptions High