Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

13-Sep-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 Sep 06, 2025 to Sep 13, 2025
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
81 Niger Gauraka September 07, 2025 Security forces in Niger state foiled a robbery attempt by armed men along the AbujaKaduna Expressway near Gauraka village. Supply chain disruption, Economic loss, Public safety Medium
82 Katsina Gidan Kwairo September 07, 2025 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Regional Instability Medium
83 Zamfara Dansadau September 07, 2025 Terrorists abducted eight persons at Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Terrorism, Kidnapping, Human Trafficking High
84 Kaduna Kafanchan September 07, 2025 A 42-year-old man, Shok Musa, was killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Kafanchan in Kaduna state. Economic instability, supply chain disruptions High
85 Zamfara Yarlaluka September 07, 2025 Three persons were abducted by armed bandits while observing morning prayers in Maru Local Government Area. Physical harm, Emotional trauma, Community instability High
86 Lagos Ibeju-Lekki September 07, 2025 The Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos was once again thrown into chaos on Sunday as suspected rival cult groups engaged in violent clashes, leaving two people dead. Public Safety, Economic Disruption, and Social Unrest Medium
87 Kwara Sakpefu September 07, 2025 Armed bandits kidnapped the wife and daughter of the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Council, Kwara State. Operational disruption, Financial loss, Security breach High
88 Gombe Barunde Quarters September 07, 2025 The Gombe State Police Command arrested a 53-year-old woman, Rakiya Ahmed, for alleged drug peddling. Public Health Crisis, Increased Crime Rates, Community Instability Medium
89 Gombe Nassarawo Quarters September 07, 2025 The Gombe State Police Command arrested a 36-year-old man, Auwal Suleiman, for suspected tricycle theft. Increased crime rates, public health risks, and community instability Medium
90 Delta Bomadi September 07, 2025 Tension enveloped Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area in Delta State, as yet-to-be-identified gunmen abducted an Army officer from his military base in the locality. Terrorism, Extortion, and Human Trafficking Medium
91 Gombe Hayin Kwari Misau Quarters September 07, 2025 Four young men were arrested by the operatives of the Gombe State Police Command for allegedly attacking and robbing a resident of Hayin Kwari Misau Quarters, Gombe. Financial loss, Operational disruption, Public safety concerns Medium
92 Akwa Ibom Ibagwa September 07, 2025 The operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of the state for allegedly shooting his 32-year-old sister. Violence, Community instability, Trade disruption Medium
93 Gombe Barunde Quarters September 07, 2025 The Gombe State Police Command arrested a 53-year-old woman, Rakiya Ahmed, for alleged drug peddling. Public Health Crisis, Increased Crime Rates, Community Instability Medium
94 Gombe Nassarawo Quarters September 07, 2025 The Gombe State Police Command arrested a 36-year-old man, Auwal Suleiman, for suspected tricycle theft. Increased crime rates, public health risks, and community instability Medium
95 Delta Bomadi September 07, 2025 Tension enveloped Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area in Delta State, as yet-to-be-identified gunmen abducted an Army officer from his military base in the locality. Terrorism, Extortion, and Human Trafficking Medium
96 Gombe Hayin Kwari Misau Quarters September 07, 2025 Four young men were arrested by the operatives of the Gombe State Police Command for allegedly attacking and robbing a resident of Hayin Kwari Misau Quarters, Gombe. Financial loss, Operational disruption, Public safety concerns Medium
97 Akwa Ibom Ibagwa September 07, 2025 The operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested the village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of the state for allegedly shooting his 32-year-old sister. Violence, Community instability, Trade disruption Medium
98 Kaduna Rahama September 06, 2025 Tragedy struck Rahama village in Soba Local Government Area when a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Idris, reportedly died following severe torture at the hands of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF). Civil Unrest, Public Trust Erosion, Human Rights Abuses High
99 Enugu 9th Mile Corner September 06, 2025 The Police Command in Enugu State arrested a notorious member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN). Civil unrest, Economic disruption, Infrastructure damage Medium
100 Edo Iyanomo September 06, 2025 Two persons, Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, were killed in a leadership tussle in Iyanomo Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State. Civil Unrest, Public Disorder, Social Instability High