Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

12-Jan-2026

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 Jan 06, 2026 to Jan 13, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
101 Plateau Lantom January 06, 2026 Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have raided a kidnappers hideout in Plateau State, arresting suspects and recovering weapons. Kidnapping, Extortion, and Supply Chain Disruption Medium
102 Kaduna Nasarawan Doka January 06, 2026 Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the AbujaKaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters. Supply chain disruption, Economic instability, Business operations Medium
103 Delta Ohoror January 06, 2026 A suspected kidnapper have died after a gun battle with operatives of the Delta State Police Command. The unnamed suspect died in the hospital where he was rushed to for medical treatment, according to a statement by spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026. Public Safety Disruption, Community Unrest, Police-Community Relations Medium
104 Delta Ughelli January 06, 2026 Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team(CP-SAT) have arrested three suspects involved in an alleged illegal arms transaction just as it recovered a pump action gun with two hundred and eighty(N280,000)thousand naira from the suspects in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Organized crime, Gun violence, Public safety breaches Medium
105 Lagos Yaba January 06, 2026 The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, for allegedly causing public nuisance and obstructing traffic on major highways across the state. Public Order Disruption, Economic Losses, Traffic Congestion Medium
106 Lagos Lagos Island January 06, 2026 The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, for allegedly causing public nuisance and obstructing traffic on major highways across the state. Service Disruption, Economic Loss, and Public Safety Concerns Medium
107 Kogi Lokoja January 06, 2026 The Kogi State sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has attributed a motor accident on the LokojaAbuja road, which killed five people and injured seven others, to wrongful overtaking. Accidents, Injuries, Fatalities, and Regulatory Non-Compliance High
108 Bauchi Alkaleri January 06, 2026 The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a six-year-old minor in the state. Assulting Child exploitation, abuse, and neglect Medium