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| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Imo | Obiakpu | Jul 01, 2026 | Troops of Operation UDO KA have raided a forest in Imo State and arrested a suspected key armourer and logistics courier linked to attacks on oil installations and security forces. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, noting that it also recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation. The statement disclosed that acting on credible intelligence, troops conducted a deliberate search and raid operation along the Akpe AggahEgbema Forest axis in the early hours of 1 July 2026, leading to the arrest of a suspected armourer and logistics kingpin at Obiakpu Forest. | Increased crime rates impacting employee safety and asset security, supply chain disruptions due to instability, heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential sanctions, increased insurance premiums and operational costs. | Low |
| 67 | Bauchi | Gwamnare | Jul 01, 2026 | Two people earlier kidnapped by suspected bandits have been rescued during a joint security operation in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the statement, the operation followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, where he ordered tactical units to intensify operations in communities recently affected by kidnapping and ensure the safe rescue of victims. | Employee safety and well-being, supply chain disruption, operational halt, increased security costs, potential loss of key personnel, negative publicity. | Low |
| 68 | Bauchi | Dosi Hamlet | Jul 01, 2026 | The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged killing of a 27-year-old man during a clash that broke out at a naming ceremony in Dosi Hamlet, Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. The commands spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects were arrested in connection with offences bordering on criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and culpable homicide. Habib said the incident was reported to the Kirfi Divisional Police Headquarters by the Officer in Charge of Bara Police Outpost after an 80-year-old resident of Dosi Hamlet lodged a complaint on July 1. According to the police, the violence occurred on June 25 at a | Reduced consumer confidence, decreased foot traffic for local businesses, potential disruption of supply chains for event services, increased security costs for public gatherings, negative perception of the region. | Medium |
| 69 | Benue | Sai | Jul 01, 2026 | Several people are feared dead following an attack by suspected armed herders on Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, also left many residents injured and forced scores of families to flee their homes as gunmen reportedly invaded the community. According to Zagazola Makama, the attackers stormed Sai in large numbers, firing indiscriminately at residents before setting several houses on fire. | Disruption of agricultural production and supply chains, damage to retail infrastructure and inventory, cessation of logistics operations, increased security costs, potential displacement of workforce. | Critical |
| 70 | Benue | Sai | Jul 01, 2026 | Several people are feared dead following an attack by suspected armed herders on Sai Community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The assault, which occurred on Tuesday, also left many residents injured and forced scores of families to flee their homes as gunmen reportedly invaded the community. According to Zagazola Makama, the attackers stormed Sai in large numbers, firing indiscriminately at residents before setting several houses on fire. | Disruption of agricultural production and supply chains, destruction of retail infrastructure and inventory, loss of workforce due to casualties, increased security costs for businesses operating in the area. | Low |
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