Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

12-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 05, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
61 Edo Benin December 05, 2025 A police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was shot dead on Friday after armed men opened fire during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City, Edo State. Increased violence, decreased public trust, officer morale impact Medium
62 Oyo Beere December 05, 2025 The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered the body of a 38-year-old man who fell into a deep well at No. 1/184A, Ile-Epo Compound, Beere, in Ibadan South East Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 1:30pm on Friday. Public Safety, Emergency Response Delays, Physical Harm Medium
63 Kwara Ilorin December 05, 2025 The Kwara State Police Command has arrested eight suspects linked to a string of armed robberies and homicides, following what authorities described as a coordinated, intelligence-driven offensive against criminal gangs across the state. Officers also recovered two Lexus vehicles and other stolen valuables. Theft, Loss, Economic Disruption Medium
64 Kwara Ilorin December 05, 2025 The Kwara State Police Command has arrested five suspected arms couriers linked to bandit groups and rescued a kidnap victim in separate operations across the state, amid growing concerns over the rising wave of abductions and violent crimes in Kwara. Human capital disruption, operational instability, supply chain disruption Medium
65 Borno Banki December 05, 2025 Borno State Police have confirmed that four children died in an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device, IED, in Banki town, Bama Local Government Area. Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Infrastructure Disruption Medium
66 Benue OwetoOtukpo December 05, 2025 A 14-year-old boy, who was abducted along the OwetoOtukpo route in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue Statee, was rescued by operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards during a routine patrol on Friday. Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Community Unrest Medium
67 Federal Capital Territory Ushafa December 05, 2025 Security operatives comprising Nigeria Police Force, NPF, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Military, have rescued at least seven kidnapped persons in Kaduna State. The Command received a distress report on December 5, indicating that armed men had invaded a community in Ushafa and abducted several residents. Security breaches, Human trafficking, and Infrastructure disruption Medium
68 Kwara Jebba December 05, 2025 The Department of State Services has arrested a medical doctor ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. Increased violence, gang activity, and community unrest Medium
69 Kogi Yagba December 05, 2025 The Kogi State Government has said security operatives have intercepted a group of underage children trafficked into the state in what is suspected to be a covert recruitment attempt for banditry training. Child exploitation, Organized crime, Social unrest High