7 August 2026 · Numan
Gender-based violence in Adamawa
OpenWatch has recorded 30 reported gender-based violence incidents in Adamawa State, 3 of them in the last 12 months. That is 5% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 21 of 30 among the states where gender-based violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
30
Fatalities · all-time
32
Latest reported gender-based violence in Adamawa
18 June 2026 · Yola South
A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old housegirl in Yolde Pate, Adamawa State. The girl had been reported missing before being found in the man's apartment.
15 May 2026 · Lamurde
Four suspects have been arrested in Adamawa for sexually assaulting minors, including a 3-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl. The police are investigating the incidents and have directed the Family Unit of the CID to take action.
18 March 2025 · Jada
Two brothers were arrested for the brutal beheading of a 10-year-old almajiri in Jada, Adamawa State. The victim's body was found stuffed in a sack, and the suspects confessed to the crime.
26 November 2024 · Ganye
Four students were arrested for allegedly gang raping a 17-year-old girl after intoxicating her with beer in Adamawa State.
5 October 2024 · Yola South
A woman has been arrested in Yola South for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care, including physical assault and denying them food. The police confirmed that she has a history of mistreating the children.
23 November 2023 · Yola North
A 53-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a mentally challenged minor multiple times since 2021 in Samunaka, Yola North. The police have expressed concern over the incident and are implementing strategies to combat gender-based violence.
15 September 2023 · Hong
A man was arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour's wife in Adamawa State after threatening her with a knife. The incident occurred when the victim's husband was not at home.
12 August 2023 · Ganye
A 94-year-old man was arrested for raping a 13-year-old girl in Tappare ward, Ganye LGA, Adamawa State. The victim fell ill after the incident, prompting her to disclose the assault to her mother.
10 August 2023 · Gombi
A man in Adamawa State has been arrested for allegedly murdering his two-year-old daughter in a fit of anger towards his ex-wife. The suspect reportedly buried the child in a shallow grave after the incident.
Other threats in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as gender-based violence in Adamawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 7 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Adamawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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