1 May 2026 · Kidnapping
Security in Madagali
OpenWatch has recorded 74 security incidents in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with 4 in the last 12 months. That is 14% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 1 of 9 among the Adamawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
4
Fatalities · 12 mo
68
Incidents · all-time
74
Fatalities · all-time
604
Latest reported incidents in Madagali
Most recent involve terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery
28 February 2026 · Terrorism
A Boko Haram attack in Shuwari-Kirchinga, Adamawa State, resulted in the deaths of 22 residents, prompting many to flee the area due to fear of further violence. The community has faced repeated terrorist attacks due to its proximity to the Sambisa Forest.
26 February 2026 · Armed robbery
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a market in Madagali Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of 21 civilians. This incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in the North-east region of Nigeria.
26 February 2026 · Terrorism
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a market in Madagali, resulting in the deaths of 25 civilians. This incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in the North-east region of Nigeria.
24 October 2023 · Terrorism
At least 25 people were killed in coordinated attacks in Adamawa State, with 21 civilians shot at a market in Madagali and four others, including soldiers, killed in an ambush in Hong LGA. The attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in the region.
3 October 2023 · Terrorism
Gunmen attacked Kirchinga and Garaha villages in Adamawa State, killing at least 25 people and burning several houses. The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, also targeted a military base during the assault.
19 January 2022 · Kidnapping
Two persons, including a teenager and a village head, were killed in a series of abductions in Maiwandu Village, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State. The incidents have raised concerns about security in the area.
28 December 2020 · Kidnapping
Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped three young girls while they were working on their farms in Dar village, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State. The insurgents later released a married woman, stating she was too old for them.
30 June 2020 · Terrorism
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole killed 75 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and rescued 35 captives during encounters in June 2020. One officer was killed and one soldier was wounded in action.
30 June 2020 · Terrorism
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole engaged Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in June, resulting in the death of one soldier and the rescue of 35 captives. The operation led to the killing of 75 insurgents and the recovery of various firearms.
Other areas in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Madagali LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 1 May 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Adamawa profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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