Security in Nigeria

Key Security Incidents In Nigeria

19-Feb-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 Mar 29, 2026 to Apr 05, 2026
No State Neighbourhood Date Incident Associated Risk Impact
21 Lagos Eti-Osa April 02, 2026 Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have arrested suspected Omotaku touts in two different locations across Lagos State following reported cases of harassment and intimidation of road users. Vehicle damage, passenger injury, route disruption, cargo theft, regulatory fines Medium
22 Oyo Atiba April 01, 2026 Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a fire incident that occurred in a residential building in Oyo town. Property damage, displacement of residents, insurance claims, rebuilding costs, service disruption High
23 Borno Gwoza April 01, 2026 Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Supply chain disruption, infrastructure damage, employee safety risks, regulatory compliance issues Medium
24 Kano Nassarawa April 01, 2026 Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits, recovering over 200 rounds of ammunition from her during the operation. Supply chain disruption, infrastructure damage, personnel injury, asset destruction High
25 Kwara Nanu April 01, 2026 The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 20year old suspect, Mallami Abubakar, over alleged involvement in bandit related activities. Supply chain disruption, employee safety concerns, infrastructure damage, customer fear Medium
26 Sokoto Chacho April 01, 2026 Bandits in Chacho community, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducted nine residents and injured two others when they invaded the area.According to a source, the bandits said the attackers invaded the village around 11 pm on Wednesday. Employee abduction, customer safety concerns, supply chain disruption, infrastructure damage High
27 Kebbi Ngaski April 01, 2026 Three members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Kebbi State have died in a road accident while travelling to attend the partys just-concluded national convention in Abuja. Disruption of government services, event cancellation, travel risks, personnel replacement challenges Medium
28 Ogun Ijebu Ode April 01, 2026 No fewer than 30 students and one teacher have been hospitalised following a gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Student data exposure, regulatory fines, service disruption, liability lawsuits, facility damage High
29 Ogun Magboro April 01, 2026 Two adult males have been killed in separate suspected cult-related attacks in Lagos and Ogun States. Property damage, employee injury, supply chain disruption, customer evacuation Medium
30 Akwa Ibom Ette April 01, 2026 At least three persons reportedly lost their lives in a tragic motor accident along Ette Junction in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday. Vehicle maintenance negligence, driver error, regulatory fines, supply chain disruption, insurance claims Medium
31 Lagos Shomolu April 01, 2026 Two adult males have been killed in separate suspected cult-related attacks in Lagos and Ogun States. Property damage, employee injury, supply chain disruption, customer evacuation Medium
32 Plateau Jos April 01, 2026 Tension has again erupted in Jos, Plateau State, as fresh attacks by hoodlums on motorists and residents were recorded across several parts of the city on Wednesday, despite the recent relaxation of the curfew by the state government. Supply chain disruption, property damage, employee injury, customer safety concerns, insurance claims, regulatory scrutiny High
33 Federal Capital Territory Abuja April 01, 2026 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has declared a 30-year-old man, Abdulazeez Mohammed, wanted over alleged involvement in kidnapping and related offences. Employee abduction, ransom demands, regulatory fines, service disruption, legal liabilities, brand reputation High
34 Edo Benin City April 01, 2026 Some youths on Wednesday barricaded sections of the busy BeninLagos Expressway near the University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, protesting worsening economic hardship and what they described as disconnected political promises. Service disruption, cargo theft, regulatory fines, supply chain delays, increased insurance premiums Medium
35 Kwara Ilorin March 31, 2026 The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting job seekers of 2.9 million. Customer data exposure, regulatory fines, service disruption, talent acquisition delays Medium
36 Federal Capital Territory Abuja March 31, 2026 A lawyer identified as Barister Abdulsalam Ginsau from Kano has reportedly suffocated to death in the lift of an Abuja hotel. Lift maintenance negligence, regulatory fines, customer injury claims, service disruption Medium
37 Plateau Nyalun March 31, 2026 Gunmen have abducted eight charcoal burners in the Nyalun community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening as the victims were returning home after processing charcoal on the outskirts of the community. Employee safety concerns, supply chain interruption, regulatory scrutiny, operational delays Medium
38 Edo Benin City March 31, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect, Emwanta Eghosa Smith, over an alleged $550,000 fraud involving identity theft and money laundering linked to a United States citizen. Customer data exposure, financial loss, regulatory fines, service disruption Medium
39 Plateau Jos March 31, 2026 Residents of the Bukuru Lowcost community in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State were thrown into mourning and shock on Tuesday following the discovery of a womans corpse in a river in the area. Civil unrest, travel advisories, local business disruption, community backlash Medium
40 Benue Aliade March 30, 2026 A disturbing video circulating online has shown female students at Seat of Wisdom Secondary School, Aliade, Benue State, allegedly stripping a fellow female student naked and sexually harassing her. Student safety concerns, regulatory investigations, lawsuits, staff disciplinary actions High