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Snapshot
LiveState
Borno
Year
2026
Crime Index
11.95
Total Incidents
113
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113
Terrorism, Homicide
Abadam
11.95
Ranked 2ndWeighted Contribution
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Activity Pace
Security incidents in Borno have increased significantly, with a 18.8% rise from 85 incidents in Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2025, to 101 in the same period of 2026. This surge is accompanied by a dramatic 327.3% increase in victims, from 245 to 1047, indicating a worsening security situation and greater impact on the civilian population.
Rising Risk
While terrorism remains a primary concern with 57 incidents, the data shows a concerning rise in homicides, which accounted for 19 incidents in the current period. This suggests a potential shift or expansion of conflict dynamics beyond insurgency, impacting daily life and civilian safety.
Severity Level
The lethality of incidents in Borno has drastically increased, with fatalities soaring by 172.1% from 222 in Jan 1 - Jul 1, 2025, to 604 in the same period of 2026. This indicates a more violent and deadly security environment, with a significant rise in the number of individuals losing their lives.
Future Outlook
Given the substantial increase in both incidents and fatalities, the security outlook for Borno remains precarious. The high victim count suggests ongoing and potentially escalating conflict, requiring heightened vigilance and robust security measures, particularly in areas like Abadam LGA.
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Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Abadam
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have carried out a clearance operation across suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, hideouts in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State following the recent attack on Miringa community.
Abadam
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, foiled multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the early hoursof Friday.
Maiduguri
Troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have intercepted a suspected foreign terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances.
Abadam
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, says it has destroyed a terrorist enclave during precision airstrikes carried out in Yaganari, Gezuwa general area of Borno State.
Damboa
A cholera outbreak has reportedly killed nine fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Timbuktu Triangle, a known terrorist stronghold in Borno State, intelligence sources have disclosed. Security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X cited Security sources who said the disease had spread across several ISWAP enclaves in the area, exposing worsening sanitary conditions and limited access to medical care within the insurgents camps.
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrorism | 63 | 81 | Improving |
| Kidnapping | 14 | 17 | Improving |
| Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse | 3 | 0 | Escalating |
| Firearms Trafficking | 2 | 5 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 1 | 4 | Improving |
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