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| No | State | Neighbourhood | Date | Incident | Associated Risk | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Zamfara | Yankuzo | Jun 21, 2026 | Troops of 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Force 7 have responded to a reported terrorist attack along the TsafeYankuzo road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. | Supply chain disruption, increased operational costs for security and rerouting, loss of life and injury impacting workforce, damage to critical infrastructure, reduced investor confidence, potential for further escalation. | Low |
| 27 | Benue | Otukpa | Jun 21, 2026 | Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. | Disruption of agricultural output and food supply chains, damage to retail infrastructure and inventory, interruption of transportation and logistics networks, loss of essential public services and utilities. | Low |
| 28 | Niger | Paiko | Jun 21, 2026 | The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the alleged theft of 59 computers and other equipment from the ICT centre of Martin Sanda Girls Day Science College in Paiko Local Government Area of the state. | Loss of sensitive data, disruption of critical services, financial loss from asset replacement, potential regulatory non-compliance, damage to organizational reputation, and increased insurance premiums. | Low |
| 29 | Bauchi | jigawa | Jun 21, 2026 | The Bauchi State Police Command has reportedly intervened in a case of mob violence following a reported altercation between a motorcyclist and worshippers at a Catholic Church in Bogoro Local Government Area of the state. | Employee safety and security, physical asset damage, operational disruption, supply chain interruption, negative public perception, increased insurance premiums. | Low |
| 30 | Ondo | Owo | Jun 21, 2026 | Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command onSundaynight engaged some criminal elements suspected to be kidnappers in a gun battle in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of the state. | Employee safety and well-being compromise, operational disruption and service interruption, increased security costs and insurance premiums, potential loss of key personnel, negative public perception and trust erosion. | Low |
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