17 April 2026 · Bombing
Security in Michika
OpenWatch has recorded 26 security incidents in Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with 3 in the last 12 months. That is 5% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 5 of 9 among the Adamawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
2
Incidents · all-time
26
Fatalities · all-time
131
Latest reported incidents in Michika
Most recent involve terrorism, kidnapping, bombing, murder
12 April 2026 · Terrorism
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man who was stabbed during an attack in Michika town, Adamawa State. The victim reported the incident to the police before succumbing to his injuries in the hospital.
12 April 2026 · Murder
A young man was stabbed to death by two individuals in Michika town, Adamawa State. The suspects have been arrested and the weapon used in the crime has been recovered.
28 February 2022 · Kidnapping
A woman was arrested in Adamawa State for attempting to sell a boy she abducted to ritualists. She was caught after trying to find a buyer when her initial contact could not be reached.
11 May 2020 · Terrorism
On May 11, 2020, 11 ISWAP terrorists surrendered to Nigerian troops in Adamawa State, while ongoing military operations resulted in the neutralization of 61 terrorists in the region.
23 January 2020 · Terrorism
Boko Haram insurgents abducted and later killed the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika, Adamawa State. His death has raised concerns about the targeting of Christian leaders in the region.
21 January 2020 · Assassination
Boko Haram executed the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika, Rev. Lawan Andimi. He had been abducted earlier and confirmed his captivity in a video.
20 January 2020 · Kidnapping
Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped and subsequently beheaded Pastor Lawan Andimi in Michika, Adamawa State, after demanding a ransom. The pastor was murdered for refusing to convert to Islam.
20 January 2020 · Kidnapping
Boko Haram rejected a N50 million ransom for the release of Rev. Lawan Andimi, the CAN leader in Michika, and executed him after negotiations broke down. The cleric was abducted two weeks prior to his execution.
20 January 2020 · Terrorism
Rev. Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika, was executed by Boko Haram after negotiations for his release failed. His killing was followed by an attack on his village in Borno State.
Other areas in Adamawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Michika LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 17 April 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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