STATES

SECURITY INCIDENCES

AKWA IBOM

·         On 22nd May 2026, sources disclose that, the police command in Akwa Ibom said it has a man over suspected involvement in drug trafficking in the state. The commands’ spokesperson State said this in a statement in Uyo that substances suspected to be hemp were red l recovered from the suspect.

DELTA

·         On 19th 2026, preliminary investigation reveal that operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 11 suspects including 2 females over alleged involvement in cult related activities in the state. They were arrested during separate raids on cultists hideout in Asaba and its environs.

EDO

·         On 18th May 2026, updates from reliable sources indicate that an angry mob has lynched a man after he allegedly killed 2 people in Use community, Ovia West LGA of Edo State. The incident occurred when the deceased allegedly attacked and killed 2 persons without provocation.

·         On 19th May 2026, verified accounts claim that the Edo State commander of NDLEA has disclosed that the agency arrested 4 suspected drug traffickers, comprising 3 women and 1 man in Edo State. The agency said 2 cannabis presentations were destroyed.

EKITI

·         On 21st May 2026, intelligence gathering indicate that, the vice chairman of Ilemeje LGA of Ekiti state has reportedly been abducted by gunmen. Sources said he was kidnapped while returning from official duties.

KANO

·         On 18th May 2026, reports available had it that, at least 1 person is confirmed dead while office of the chairman of Gwarzo LGA was burnt during a protest by residents over rising insecurity in the area. The protesters blocked road for several hours demanding to end recurring bandits attacks from neighboring communities.

KATSINA

·         On 18th May 2026, intelligence gathering indicate that the Katsina State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a young girl following a late night operation in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State.

·         On 19th May 2026, documented reports indicate that, 11 people, including a pregnant woman were killed when suspected bandits attached a market in Bakori LGA of Katsina State. Witness said the attackers invaded the market during the day time, shooting indiscriminately and killing people on the spot.

LAGOS

·         On 18th May 2026, external reports have confirmed that the police command in Lagos State have apprehended suspected members of a notorious one chance robbery syndicate allegedly terrorizing communities in the Okota area of the state. The command spokesperson confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos.

NIGER

·         On 19th May 2026, reports indicate that a woman and her grandson were killed when a truck crushed into their homes in Maje, Suleja in Niger State. The incident triggered tension with youths blocking road.

·         On 22nd May 2026, findings from independent sources indicate that had reportedly been killed by unknown assailants 4 months after his wedding. The victim who lives in Minna, Niger State was was attacked and killed at his residence after the House of Assembly primaries.

OGUN

·         On 21st May 2026, the Ogun state police command had arrested a couple for allegedly stealing a baby in the Mowe area of Ogun State. The police recovered two other children from the suspects during operation.

SOKOTO

·         On 19th May 2026, credible reports have revealed that, suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed 7 people in an ambush at Runji village in Illela LGA of the state. The incident occurred at troops were returning from a military operation against a Lakurawa hideout.

YOBE

·         On 18th May 2026, findings from independent sources reveal that the NPF have confirmed the killing of 17 Police officers and an undisclosed number of soldiers in an attack on the Nigerian Army school in Gujba LGA of Yobe State. This was confirmed in a statement by the force spokesperson, Anthony Okon Placid.