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| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Kebbi | Yauri | Jun 22, 2026 | Suspected bandits have abducted the wife and son of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Yusuf Alhasan. | Executive safety concerns, operational disruption due to security fears, increased insurance premiums, potential loss of key personnel, negative impact on regional investment, supply chain disruptions. | Low |
| 17 | Katsina | Matazu | Jun 22, 2026 | Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, motorcycles and livestock during an intelligence-led raid on a terrorist enclave in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. | Supply chain disruption, Increased operational costs due to security measures, Reduced consumer confidence and spending, Potential damage to critical infrastructure, Employee safety concerns, Interruption of agricultural output. | Low |
| 18 | Kaduna | Saminaka | Jun 21, 2026 | The Kaduna State Police Command officially condemned the violent actions of an angry mob that stormed a local police outpost in Saminaka, located within Lere LGA. The mob overran the station's security, overpowered the officers on duty, and forcefully dragged a female suspect out of police custody. The woman, who was being held for investigation, was subsequently lynched and murdered by the crowd before tactical reinforcements could secure the perimeter | Loss of public confidence in law enforcement, increased civil unrest, potential for internal investigations and sanctions, operational paralysis due to security concerns, and reputational damage to the government. | Medium |
| 19 | Kaduna | Mararraba | Jun 21, 2026 | The report details several successes achieved by the troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma. Between June 20 and 21, 2026, troops successfully neutralized two bandits and recovered weapon-laden, rustled livestock following an intense firefight. | Disruption of agricultural output and food supply, increased transportation costs and delays, potential for asset damage or loss, reduced investor confidence, and heightened security operational costs. | Low |
| 20 | Osun | Ilesa | Jun 21, 2026 | Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected hoodlums following the killing of a 14-year-old boy identified as Ezekiel Olapade and the injury of another person during a shooting incident near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat, Ilobu. | Temporary business closures due to security concerns, reduced foot traffic and sales, increased insurance premiums, potential civil liability for negligence, negative local economic impact. | Medium |
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