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Recent Incidents
| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Federal Capital Territory | Gudu | May 16, 2026 | No fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in the Durumi 3 area of Abuja, near the popular Gudu Market. | Supply chain disruption for local businesses, potential regulatory investigations and fines for construction/property management, loss of consumer confidence in area safety, increased insurance claims and costs. | Low |
| 52 | Kano | Kano | May 16, 2026 | Four people are reportedly injured in Kano after officers of the NDLEA allegedly opened fire in an area around the market and the Murtala Muhammad Hospital axis of the city. | Personnel safety violations, supply chain disruption, increased transportation costs, localized service interruption, potential asset damage, negative impact on employee morale and productivity. | Medium |
| 53 | Borno | Marte | May 16, 2026 | Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were allegedly assembling detonated prematurely in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. | Disruption of aid delivery, Increased security costs for personnel and assets, Localized supply chain interruptions, Reduced investor confidence in the immediate region, Potential for localized civil unrest. | High |
| 54 | Bauchi | Liman Katagum | May 16, 2026 | One person has been killed and two others injured following a clash between armed men and residents of Unguwan Marke area in Munsal Ward, Liman Katagum District of Bauchi Local Government Area. | Employee safety incidents, supply chain disruption, asset damage or loss, increased security costs, operational downtime, potential reputational damage due to association with unsafe areas. | Medium |
| 55 | Zamfara | Illela | May 16, 2026 | Troops of 1 Brigade Quick Response Force have repelled a terrorist attack in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State and recovered weapons and ammunition during the operation. | Personnel safety threats, supply chain disruption, asset damage/loss, increased operational costs due to security measures, potential investor confidence decline, localized economic downturn. | Low |
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