Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

30-Apr-2025

This security map indicates the intensity of threats across Nigeria in the last 7 days.

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  • Severe

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 Apr 23, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
81 Cross River Ekpo AbasI April 24, 2025 Staff and students of the Federal College of Nursing Sciences, Calabar expressed shock, and grief following the discovery of the lifeless body of 23-year-old in a drainage channel. Infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions High
82 Federal Capital Territory Apo April 24, 2025 The FCT police command launched an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against Ebunoluwa Fatoyinbo after a formal complaint was filed. Reputation, Operations, and Compliance Medium
83 Oyo Eruwa April 24, 2025 A 28-year-old electrician, whose name has not been revealed, has been electrocuted in Oyo State. Power outages, equipment damage, and supply chain disruptions Medium
84 Kano Kano Command April 24, 2025 The Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspected drug traffickers. Money laundering, violence, and corruption High
85 Ogun Obafemi Owode April 23, 2025 A traffic accident involving a Honda EOd and a trailer caused significant disruption on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Wednesday morning. Injuries, fatalities, and property damage Medium
86 Federal Capital Territory Abuja April 23, 2025 The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Chapter scheduled a one-day protest on May 1 against Uber, Bolt, and other ride-hailing companies for alleged anti-labour practices. Brand reputation, operational disruption Medium
87 Oyo Ibadan Northwest April 23, 2025 The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) and the Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights (CDWR), have announced plans to stage a solidarity protest at the Magistrate Court 6, Iyaganku Division, Ibadan, Oyo State. Property damage, staff safety concerns Medium
88 Rivers Port Harcourt April 23, 2025 A young man reportedly narrowly escaped abduction and possible organ harvesting by criminals who posed as police officers in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Terrorism, Human Trafficking, and Extortion High
89 Oyo Ibadan Northwest April 23, 2025 Federal workers under the platform of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, starting from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the non-payment of their five months outstanding wage awards by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. Economic instability, Social unrest, Reputation damage Medium
90 Federal Capital Territory Abuja April 23, 2025 A 19-year-old sales representative on Wednesday arraigned before the Life Camp Chief Magistrates Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing N495,500 from her employer. Fraud, Insider Threat, Reputation Damage Medium