Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

05-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 29, 2025 to Jul 06, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Anambra Orumba South July 02, 2025 Lead counsel for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has vehemently condemned the killing of about 19 unsuspecting Security, Reputation, Human Life High
62 Federal Capital Territory Abuja July 01, 2025 A miner named Adam Bahago also known as Peter, died after being crushed by a rock at a mining site in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory Workplace fatalities, operational disruptions High
63 Lagos Ibeju-Lekki July 01, 2025 Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe, has, for the second consecutive year, emerged winner of the 2025 Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), defeating Reputation, community relations Low
64 Anambra Orumba South July 02, 2025 Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed deep shock and utter dismay over the tragic report of the recent gruesome killing of 13 Ebonyi Social unrest, reputational damage, and economic instability. High
65 Nasarawa Abuja-Keffi July 01, 2025 Security operatives arrested three suspects, including a dismissed soldier, in connection with the theft of a motorcycle along the AbujaKeffi Expressway. Property crime and illegal trade Low
66 Bauchi Bauchi July 01, 2025 The Bauchi state urban water and sewerage corporations newly inaugurated mobile court has sentenced a resident, Abdullahi Kabiru, to one year Property damage, employee safety, and brand reputation Medium
67 Plateau Hokk July 02, 2025 A joint security operation reclaimed several deserted villages in the Horop District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, following persistent attacks and occupation by suspected Fulani militias. Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage. High
68 Benue Tor-Donga June 30, 2025 Joint security operatives arrested 25 suspected bandits and kidnappers during a coordinated operation along the Katsina-AlaTakum Federal Highway in Benue State. Terrorism, Extortion, and Civil Unrest High
69 Borno Gamboru Ngala July 01, 2025 Ten Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed during a fierce gun battle with Nigerian troops and allied forces near the Nigeria-Cameroon border, the military confirmed . Supply chain disruptions, infrastructure damage, and reputational damage High
70 Yobe Potiskum June 30, 2025 Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command successfully recovered an unexploded military-grade ordnance discovered behind the premises of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Damaturu, along Potiskum Road. Infrastructure damage, loss of life, and economic instability. High
71 Federal Capital Territory Jere July 01, 2025 Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command arrested three high-profile kidnappers and bandits responsible for a string of deadly attacks and mass abductions in Abuja and parts of Kaduna State Ransom demands, reputational damage, operational disruptions High
72 Anambra Ogboji June 30, 2025 The Anambra State Police Command launched a manhunt for the armed criminals responsible for the deadly attack in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area. Property damage, supply chain disruptions High
73 Kwara Gbugbu June 30, 2025 A deadly confrontation between armed bandits and security forces in Gada Woro, along Patigi Road near Gbugbu town in the Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, left three vigilantes dead and several security operatives injured. Political instability, economic downturn, and social unrest High
74 Imo Njaba June 29, 2025 A wave of coordinated security offensives in Imo State barbecued the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), with the killing of key kingpins and the dislodgement of notorious terrorist camps in forested parts of Njaba and Isu Local Government Areas. Political Instability, Civil Unrest, and Humanitarian Crisis High
75 Osun Iperindo June 29, 2025 A 20-year-old farm labourer identified as Solomon (surname yet unknown) was found dead with gunshot wounds after he was allegedly shot by a member of the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, along the Ilesa/Iperindo Road in Osun State. Workforce instability, supply chain disruption High
76 Federal Capital Territory Life Camp June 29, 2025 Armed robbers attacked residence in the Life Camp area of Abuja, during which a housemaid was injured and valuables carted away. Property damage, injury, and reputational harm Medium
77 Federal Capital Territory Kabusa June 29, 2025 A mining site worker identified as Adam Bahago, also known as Peter, died following a rock collapse at a site operated by Inhui Mining Company in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Operational, reputational, and regulatory risks High
78 Kano Kano July 01, 2025 Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have arrested three suspects after intercepting them along Mashio village, Fune local government area, with Security breaches, theft, and violence Medium
79 Lagos Mushin July 01, 2025 Veteran journalist and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, on Tuesday described former All Progressives Congress, APC, Security, Reputation, and Financial Risks High
80 Benue Otukpo July 01, 2025 Doctors and consultants at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, have embarked on an indefinite strike over the Healthcare Access and Reputation Risks High