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Snapshot
LiveState
Benue
Year
2026
Crime Index
1.24
Total Incidents
124
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124
Homicide, Kidnapping
Guma
1.24
Ranked 15thWeighted Contribution
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Activity Pace
Benue experienced a significant decrease in security incidents and casualties between Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026, and the same period in 2025. Incidents dropped by 15.7% from 127 to 107, while fatalities saw a dramatic 77.4% reduction from 740 to 167. Victim count also fell by 66.3% from 860 to 290, indicating a substantial improvement in the security situation.
Rising Risk
While overall incidents have decreased, Homicide remains the most frequent risk in Benue, accounting for 35 of the 107 incidents recorded between Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2026. This persistent threat, alongside Kidnapping (21 incidents), suggests that these violent crimes continue to pose a significant challenge to security forces and the populace.
Severity Level
Insufficient lethality data for this period.
Future Outlook
The sharp decline in fatalities and victims suggests a positive security trajectory for Benue. However, the continued prevalence of Homicide and Kidnapping indicates that these risks will likely remain prominent in the near term. Continued vigilance and targeted interventions against these specific threats are recommended.
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Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents
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Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Guma
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully thwarted a kidnapping operation and rescued three victims after engaging suspected terrorists in a gunfight in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Guma
[High Severity] Armed Attack / Mass Casualty Otukpo LGA, Benue State At least eight (8) persons have been killed and five (5) others injured following an early morning attack by suspected armed assailants on a community in Otukpo LGA of Benue State. The attackers reportedly invaded the area shortly after a burial ceremony and opened fire indiscriminately on residents. The victims include both adults and children, while properties were also set ablaze during the assault.Security operatives have since been deployed to the affected community to restore calm, while investigations are ongoing. The incident has heightened tensions in the area, with reports of protests by local youths following the attack.Advisory: The security situation in parts of Benue State remains volatile, particularly in Otukpo and surrounding communities. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, avoid isolated gatherings and vulnerable locations, and adhere strictly to security advisories. There is an elevated risk of further attacks or reprisals.
Guma
The Benue State Police Command has apprehended seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man and four traditional rulers, over the murder of the state Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed.
Guma
A lethal wave of violence by suspected armed herdsmen hit Otukpo LGA over a 24-hour weekend window, leaving at least 10 people dead. The crisis began on Saturday when attackers raided Akpachi village in the Ugboju district, killing two people. By early Sunday morning, the gunmen advanced into the Otukpo-Nobi community, killing eight more residents and wounding several others. The killings triggered mass unrest among local youths, who marched in protest to the paramount ruler's palace (OchIdoma Palace) in Otukpo town to demand immediate military intervention along the highly volatile Ohimini-Otukpo border tracks.
Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command has taken a 23-year-old man, Abdullahi Usman from Awe in Nasarawa State, into custody over the alleged murder of Professor Gabriel Saawua Nyityo and his younger brother, John Nyityo.
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping | 25 | 48 | Improving |
| Terrorism | 14 | 34 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 4 | 20 | Improving |
| Assaults | 2 | 8 | Improving |
| Firearms Trafficking | 1 | 7 | Improving |
| Human Trafficking | 1 | 2 | Improving |
| Infrastructural Sabotage | 1 | 4 | Improving |
| Organ Trafficking | 1 | 1 | Stable |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | Stable |
| Theft | 1 | 7 | Improving |
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