Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

17-Sep-2024

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.

❌⚠️ Infrastructural Sabotage


Lagos : Residents of Ayetoro community in the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State raised the alarm over the alleged demolition of their buildings by the Lagos State government officials, especially the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).


Advisory : Affected residents should seek legal assistance to contest any unlawful demolition and engage local authorities for clarification on the demolition's legality.


⚠️ Civil Disturbance


Lagos : Residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, under the aegis of Ajegunle Peoples Movement (APM), have petitioned Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) over alleged multiple billing and overcharging practices.


Advisory : Residents experiencing billing issues should document evidence and join collective efforts to file formal complaints with regulatory authorities.


⚠️ Theft


Federal Capital Territory : The Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja has been hit by another wave of theft, with electrical cables stolen, leaving the facility in darkness.


Advisory : Authorities should enhance security within the stadium premises, and the public is urged to report any suspicious activities around the facility.


⚠️ Fraud


Bayelsa : The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised an alarm over impostors circulating a fake cloned NDDC website to deceive and defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.


Advisory : Individuals seeking NDDC services should verify the authenticity of any websites and refrain from submitting personal details to unofficial platforms.


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