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| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Osun | Sasa | Jun 21, 2026 | The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected cultists and political thugs in separate operations carried out in Ilesa town and Osogbo, the state capital. | Increased security expenditure, supply chain interruptions, reduced consumer footfall, potential for localized violence affecting assets, employee safety concerns, and operational downtime. | Low |
| 22 | Bauchi | Inkil / Bujinji Axis | Jun 21, 2026 | Two persons have been confirmed dead while eight others sustained injuries following a communal clash between youths from Inkil and Bujinji villages on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. | Employee safety and security, Supply chain disruption, Local market access interruption, Increased operational costs due to security measures, Potential damage to physical assets. | High |
| 23 | Taraba | Mbiam | Jun 21, 2026 | On June 21, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., troops of Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in coordination with operatives from the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) apprehended a suspected armed robber and cattle rustler. The arrest was executed during a targeted surveillance operation at the Mbiam checkpoint in Takum LGA. The suspect had already been placed on a security watchlist following his alleged involvement in multiple criminal operations across Takum and neighboring communities in southern Taraba. | Loss of livestock and assets, disruption of agricultural production and supply chains, increased operational costs due to security measures, potential for violence against personnel, damage to infrastructure. | Low |
| 24 | Kano | Konan Dumawa | Jun 21, 2026 | The troops of the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist during a raid operation in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State. | Employee safety concerns, supply chain interruptions, increased security expenditure, potential for localized market instability, reduced consumer confidence, and travel advisories impacting business. | Low |
| 25 | Plateau | Kawel | Jun 21, 2026 | [High Severity] Armed Attack / Mass Killing Bokkos LGA, Plateau StateThe death toll from the recent armed attack on Kawel community in Bokkos LGA has risen above 30, as residents continue recovery efforts and account for additional casualties. Gunmen reportedly carried out a coordinated assault on the community, targeting civilians and critical facilities, with several injured victims later succumbing to their wounds.Advisory: Heightened security risk remains across Plateau State, particularly in Bokkos and surrounding LGAs. Residents and travelers are advised to avoid non-essential movement, maintain heightened vigilance, and adhere strictly to security directives as further reprisals or follow-on attacks cannot be ruled out. | Disruption of agricultural production and food supply, cessation of tourism activities and revenue loss, damage to critical infrastructure affecting logistics and trade, increased operational costs for businesses due to insecurity. | Critical |
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