Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

19-Apr-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 Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
81 Delta Amukpe April 14, 2025 A girl simply identified as Maro has drowned in a river in Amukpe Community, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Reputation, Legal, and Operational Risks Medium
82 Osun Moro April 13, 2025 A student of the Obafemi Awolowo Universitys Centre for Distance Learning, CDL, Ile-Ife, was electrocuted on Saturday evening while attempting to retrieve a football in Moro, Osun State. Equipment failure, human error, and regulatory non-compliance High
83 Jigawa Dolen Kwana April 13, 2025 Former Hadejia LGA councilor, Aliyu Muhammad (aka Taiya Rosi), aged 40, died in a fatal motor accident along the Dolen Kwana axis. Reputation damage, operational disruption Medium
84 Lagos Lagos Island April 13, 2025 Two individuals were rescued after a three-storey building under construction collapsed at 4, Agarawu Street, Lagos Island. Emergency response teams swiftly intervened to prevent further casualties. Casualties, Business Disruption, Reputation Damage High
85 Bauchi Magama Gumau April 13, 2025 A fatal road accident in Magama Gumau, Toro LGA, claimed the life of 23-year-old Usman Magaji when a sand-laden truck with four passengers collided with a stationary broken-down truck. Disruption to supply chain, loss of revenue Medium
86 Adamawa Kodomun April 13, 2025 Police in Demsa LGA have arrested a herbalist, Murtala Musa, over the killing and mutilation of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village. Reputation, Operations, and Supply Chain Medium
87 Benue Mshen April 13, 2025 Suspected Fulani herdsmen ambushed and killed three individuals returning from Jato-Aka Market in Mshen community, Kwande LGA. Kidnapping, Extortion, Property Damage High
88 Delta Sapele April 14, 2025 A commercial tricyclist was fatally knocked down by a trailer at New Road, near Ministry Junction, Sapele. The trailer driver fled the scene immediately, while the motor-boy was apprehended by bystanders. Investigation is ongoing. Supply chain disruptions, reputational damage, and financial losses. Medium
89 Benue Makurdi April 13, 2025 An unidentified man suspected of motorcycle theft was lynched and set ablaze by a mob along Akpehe Road in Makurdi. Civil unrest and property damage Medium
90 Yobe Waro April 12, 2025 On April 12, 2025, at about 1:00 pm, Police arrested two suspects, Yahaya Mustapha (28) and Bello Yakubu (38), for stealing power transmission cables. They were apprehended while loading the dismantled cables onto a tricycle in Waro Village. Disruption, Financial Loss, Reputation Damage Medium