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Snapshot
LiveState
Lagos
Year
2026
Crime Index
1.60
Total Incidents
186
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186
Transportation Accident, Fire Outbreak
Mushin
1.60
Ranked 10thWeighted Contribution
AI-Powered
Activity Pace
From Jan 1 to Jul 15, 2026, Lagos experienced a 26.5% decrease in incidents compared to the same period in 2025, with 186 incidents recorded versus 253. However, fatalities saw a 9.6% increase, rising from 83 to 91, and the total number of victims also increased by 7.6%.
Rising Risk
While transportation accidents remain the most frequent risk with 50 incidents between Jan 1 and Jul 15, 2026, fire outbreaks are a growing concern, accounting for 22 incidents in the same period. This indicates a need for enhanced public safety measures and fire prevention strategies.
Severity Level
Insufficient lethality data for this period.
Future Outlook
The current trajectory suggests a continued decrease in overall incident volume, but the rise in fatalities and victims warrants close monitoring. Security managers and travelers should remain vigilant, particularly regarding risks associated with transportation and potential fire hazards.
Visual Analytics
Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents
Top risk indicators by frequency
LGA-level incident density map
Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Alimosho
The Lagos State Police Command has appealed to members of the public for assistance in locating the family of an 83-year-old man, Mr Oriowo Gabriel, who is currently in police protective custody.
Mushin
The Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal elements allegedly terrorising the Apapa, Ijora and Badia areas of the state.
Ikeja
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids carried out across identified criminal hideouts and black spots in different parts of the state.
Alimosho
The Lagos State Police Command said its operatives have arrested 150 suspects and recovered 100 unregistered motorcycles, firearms, suspected stolen property, and illicit drugs during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in the Igando and Idimu areas of the state.
Mushin
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling a fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal in Coconut, Apapa area of the state. The spokesperson for the LSFRS, Shakiru Amodu, confirmed this in a terse message sent to journalists on Friday. He wrote, The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently curbing a Fire explosion at Bono Energy Terminal on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, by Coconut, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse | 18 | 40 | Improving |
| Fraud | 10 | 17 | Improving |
| Armed Robbery | 7 | 25 | Improving |
| Theft | 7 | 20 | Improving |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 19 | Improving |
| Assaults | 5 | 32 | Improving |
| Human Trafficking | 5 | 5 | Stable |
| Cyber Crime | 1 | 9 | Improving |
| Infrastructural Sabotage | 1 | 6 | Improving |
| Rape | 1 | 10 | Improving |
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